Double-stack rail transport
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Double-stack rail transport is a form of intermodal freight transport in which railroad cars carry two layers of intermodal containers. Invented in the United States in 1984, it is now being used for
Rubber tired gantry crane double-stacking a 40 foot container
A container train passing through Jacksonville, Florida, with 53 ft (16.15 m) containers used for shipments within North America
Load bearing of container stacking is at the 40-foot coupling
Part of a double-stack train, with 53-foot containers
Railway electrification
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Railway electrification is the use of electric power for the propulsion of rail transport. Electric railways use either electric locomotives, electric multiple units or both. Electricity is typically
Double-stack rail transport
…tracks, or structure gauge, than do other forms of rail freight. Double-stack cars are most common in North America where intermodal traffic is heavy and electrification is less widespread; thus overhead clearances are typically more manageable. Nonetheless, North American railroads have invested large sums to raise…
The Mantes-la-Jolie–Cherbourg railway in France connects Grand Paris and Normandy, and is electrified using overhead lines at 25 kV AC 50 Hz.
The South Eastern Main Line in England connects the London metropolitan area with the Strait of Dover, and is electrified using a third rail at 750 V DC.
The LGV Sud-Est in France is electrified using 25 kV 50 Hz overhead lines.
The Angers tramway in Angers, France uses 750 V DC overhead lines, in common with many other modern tram systems.