We are one step closer to the finish line! ⚡️ This past weekend our new electric trains were tested in San Francisco. Thank you for everyone’s patience as we prepare for September!
Both the US and Europe use the same gauge of rail. So the idea that the US getting bigger rolling stock is bulls**t because we both use the same size rolling stock. This very rolling stock is literally being used in Switzerland. Btw the Amtrak Acela on the NEC is literally a custom variation of the French TGV and it's not due to the US having a larger gauge of rail but the fact that the trains have to tilt to make sharp turns. The NEC wasn't designed for HSR but for commuter services.
@@alexverdigris9939 Funny thing is if you did any research or simply looked it up you'd know most of the rail in Europe is the same gauge as the Americas, Standard gauge. And you'd also know Standard gauge was first used in Britain. Btw all HSR lines across Britain, Europe, and Asia use standard gauge.
@jake_sabrwolf9795 loading gauge and track gauge are different things, OP referred to loading gauge. British rail lines generally have smaller loading gauges so they can't run wide or tall trains (e.g. due to tunnel size). But ofc it's an overgeneralization to say Europe has smaller loading gauges than the US, like you said Switzerland also has large double decker trains, and meanwhile the NEC has tighter size restrictions.
@@mrvwbug4423 The upper doors are actually for when CA High-Speed-Rail eventually (who knows) starts using the corridor from Gilroy to SF. The idea is that they will elevate the platforms for level boarding at that time (frankly shoulda already been done)
Just shows how good US trains can be with some modern tech, our loading gauge allows for big, roomy trains that much of Europe could only dream of.
In Europe we don't dream of larger loading gage. Ours is just fine, we're not as obese as the yanks.
Both the US and Europe use the same gauge of rail. So the idea that the US getting bigger rolling stock is bulls**t because we both use the same size rolling stock. This very rolling stock is literally being used in Switzerland.
Btw the Amtrak Acela on the NEC is literally a custom variation of the French TGV and it's not due to the US having a larger gauge of rail but the fact that the trains have to tilt to make sharp turns. The NEC wasn't designed for HSR but for commuter services.
@@alexverdigris9939 Funny thing is if you did any research or simply looked it up you'd know most of the rail in Europe is the same gauge as the Americas, Standard gauge. And you'd also know Standard gauge was first used in Britain.
Btw all HSR lines across Britain, Europe, and Asia use standard gauge.
@jake_sabrwolf9795 loading gauge and track gauge are different things, OP referred to loading gauge. British rail lines generally have smaller loading gauges so they can't run wide or tall trains (e.g. due to tunnel size). But ofc it's an overgeneralization to say Europe has smaller loading gauges than the US, like you said Switzerland also has large double decker trains, and meanwhile the NEC has tighter size restrictions.
@@jake_sabrwolf9795such a snarky comment for being so utterly clueless
I didn't care much for the new rolling stock at first, but it's growing on me.
Fantastic! They started testing the northern section under electric power too! Let's gooooooo!
Lookin forward to riding these trains next fall!
I can’t wait to ride these when they enter service!
Honestly, I try and imagine if Metra went the way of CalTrain, what Stadler Kiss unit trains would do for Metra?
No more "prison trains", Metra might stop being the butt of jokes.
Why are the front signal lights flashing?
they are with holding cataract surgery from smto county their vision is apple on monday 06/10/24 software updates !😷
I think every American railroad should consider electrification (with using Natural gas, Thermoelectricity, Water and wind)!..
MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT THIS.
5:57 san mateo county is the no more scanning award please they wont stop😷
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When you test those trains in normal speed? Always a good choice with Stadler 🇨🇭🚄
They've already been testing at full speed. This is the train pulling into the terminus station in San Francisco.
The split door design looks weird.
the upper doors are for wheelchair access, CalTrain uses low level boarding for the normal doors.
@@mrvwbug4423 The upper doors are actually for when CA High-Speed-Rail eventually (who knows) starts using the corridor from Gilroy to SF. The idea is that they will elevate the platforms for level boarding at that time (frankly shoulda already been done)