Comment on Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journeyparentComments−chrisseaton5yThe point is electrification via gantries makes it much more ugly.A railway line disappears into the ground somewhat, and to some people is actually attractive, even with emissions from a combustion engine.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenfinnan_ViaductElectric gantries are seen to many people are far more intrusive to the landscape, and even destructive to landmarks, since they stick up into the air.−gsnedders5yBy way of comparison, the Royal Border Bridge, with relatively lightweight and specifically designed gantries: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/60163_To...
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The point is electrification via gantries makes it much more ugly.
A railway line disappears into the ground somewhat, and to some people is actually attractive, even with emissions from a combustion engine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenfinnan_Viaduct
Electric gantries are seen to many people are far more intrusive to the landscape, and even destructive to landmarks, since they stick up into the air.
By way of comparison, the Royal Border Bridge, with relatively lightweight and specifically designed gantries: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/60163_To...