Railway electrification system

Railway electrification is a system used to power trains. Electricity is used to power the train instead of diesel. Electricity is sent to the train through a wire that sits above the tracks and is connected to the train. This allows the train to move quickly and quietly. The electricity is provided by power plants, which turn coal and other fuels into electricity. Electrified railway systems are faster and quieter than diesel powered trains, and can be powered by renewable sources of energy like solar or wind. They also produce fewer emissions than diesel trains.