Rail Corridor Electrification

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Rail Corridor Electrification refers to the process of installing electrical infrastructure along railway corridors to power trains via overhead lines or third rails. This replaces diesel traction with electric traction, improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing network capacity and reliability.

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