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In 2024 the US Department of Energy proposed these routes for electrification. No time like the present to get to work making it a reality.

Climate and Transit@climateandtransit.bsky.social

We almost electrified a huge chunk of the US rail network in the 70s during the oil crisis then. Sure would’ve been nice to have now!

Californians for Electric Rail

@calelectricrail.org

We can electrify the ports to Barstow for freight and passenger rail. Let's put this plan into action! calelectricrail.org/the-b-i-g-is...

18/9/26, 8:42 pm4 reposts65 likes

CleanAirEnthusiast

@cleanair22.bsky.social

19 Sept

What stops the very climate conscious California state legislature from simply enacting it right now? (including the metrolink)? I don't get it? The air quality improvements alone justifies it? Let alone CO2 and diesel savings.

Eric the Red

@realeric4real.bsky.social

19 Sept

Unfortunately many of them are all in on vaporware like hydrogen and not enthusiastic about overhead wire

Californians for Electric Rail

@calelectricrail.org

20 Sept

Freight railroads have a lot of power and CA's recent attempt to create this outcome via regulation (the In-Use Locomotive Rule) was defeated. California can and should build the infrastructure themselves (or provide financial incentives for the freights) but that takes money and state capacity.

Californians for Electric Rail

@calelectricrail.org

18 Sept

We can also electrify Metrolink! We've got some hard work to do in terms of governance reform and reducing capital costs, but it's worth it for the 30% faster trips and better service. calelectricrail.org/electrolink-...