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MODERN RAILROAD STATUS REPORT: ELECTRIFICATION

Richard Roberts

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Despite advantages shown in numerous studies, American railroads have no immediate plans for electrification without government financial assistance. The only active U.S. project is extension of Northeast Corridor electrification from New Haven, Conn., to Boston and a study is being made for Conrail of a similar step for its heavy-traffic line from Harrisburg, Pa., to Pittsburgh. Details of studies and of the Corridor project are included.

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Despite advantages shown in numerous studies, American railroads have no immediate plans for electrification without government financial assistance. The only active U.S. project is extension of Northeast Corridor electrification from New Haven, Conn., to Boston and a study is being made for Conrail of a similar step for its heavy-traffic line from Harrisburg, Pa., to Pittsburgh. Details of studies and of the Corridor project are included.

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Despite advantages shown in numerous studies, American railroads have no immediate plans for electrification without government financial assistance. The only active U.S. project is extension of Northeast Corridor electrification from New Haven, Conn., to Boston and a study is being made for Conrail of a similar step for its heavy-traffic line from Harrisburg, Pa., to Pittsburgh. Details of studies and of the Corridor project are included.

Key concepts: Electrification, Government (linguistics), Haven, Transport engineering, Engineering, Business, Political science, Electricity

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