Movable overhead electrification to decarbonise freight

Moveable overhead Wellingborough Class 92

UK: The use of a movable overhead conductor rail to eliminate the need to use diesel locomotives at freight terminals where traditional fixed electrification equipment would obstruct loading and unloading is being demonstrated in the UK, and a trial in India is planned.

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