What supplies electric power to railway trains and trams?
A railway electrification system
What does it not have?
An on-board prime mover or local fuel supply.
What carries passengers?
Electric locomotives
Do they share motors?
No
Where is the power generated from?
Generating stations
Do some stations have their own?
Yes
What do most do though?
Purchase power from an electric utility.
What is capital amount compared to?
The revenue obtained for freight and passenger traffic
Do urban and intercity use the same systems?
No
What allows flexibility in operations?
The ability to switch to different supply voltage
What does the railway provide?
Electric power to railway trains and trams