Pongpoing1000 1154 days ago

I don''t think most of the posters here (that claim that this will solve significant problems with energy, diesel imports, etc) realize the tiny fraction of solar energy possible (even by covering the entire length/width of train roof) vs power required to move a train.

Have you ever seen a solar power car, they are extremely lightweight and streamlined and have a very large surface to power it. There is a reason for that.

This approach cannot even power the air-conditioning required for the coach.

Just one more hare-brained scheme with inconsequential outcomes.