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Re:Texas Is About to Create OPEC’s Worst Nightmare by toast0 on Thursday November 22, 2018 @12:59AM (#18508175)
To my knowledge, Europe doesn't have an extensive network of freight railways, instead it has a working network of passenger rail, with lots of electrification.

The US freight network hasn't yet managed to fully rollout positive train control, electrification seems like a much harder problem. Moving freight requires a lot more power than moving people, and also has a lot more sidings and things. Some lines run double height cars, which I'm guessing would add additonal complications.

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Re:Texas Is About to Create OPEC’s Worst Nightmare by seanmcdirmid on Thursday November 22, 2018 @01:46AM (#18508323)
Europe has freight rail, they often use separate tracks, and most of it is electrified.

China has a lot of freight, is as large as the USA, and has a decent amount of electrification as well.

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