Rail line in Hampshire is world's first to be powered by solar farm
by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#4NS4R)
Pilot scheme on Network Rail's Wessex route could pave way for direct powering of trains
The world's first solar farm to power a railway line directly is due to plug into the track near Aldershot, paving the way for solar-powered trains.
From Friday, about 100 solar panels at the trackside site will supply renewable electricity to power the signalling and lights on Network Rail's Wessex route.
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