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But still, wouldn't wires over the train make more sense - no distance limits, no charge time, lighter train, no batteries required and perhaps better efficiency. Infrastructure would be one time investment. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Those wires and associated infrastructure need maintenance, security and constant upkeep and monitoring.
and yet magically most of the rest of the world manages that just fine
Yes, sure, like every technology out there. But the maintenance is cheap compared to initial investment. I guess one can compare it to batteries having limited cycles, faults and even catch fire.