Wyrleybart
Established Member
We often consider electric traction to be cheaper to run than burning diesel, as well as improved performance, timekeeping and environmental benefits. What we don't hear is the relative difference between the costs of buying Network Rail 25kV or 750V DC compared to operating diesel traction.
I appreciate the prices are probably, or were probably confidential deals between track access franchise bids, but does anyone have ball park comparison figures please ?
TIA
I appreciate the prices are probably, or were probably confidential deals between track access franchise bids, but does anyone have ball park comparison figures please ?
TIA