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Grade-separated rapid transit sometimes use a ground third rail.
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During this upgrade, a third rail, approximately 15,000 ft (4,572 m), was added for high-speed, narrow-gauge sleds.
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Electrification of the freight network, whether by third rail or overhead lines, was impractical.
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Metro's heavy rail lines are powered by third rail, whereas its light rail lines are powered by overhead catenary lines.
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The previous level crossing has been removed, and a third rail power supply is used throughout.
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The metro has driverless operation and uses third rail current collection.
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Platforms were raised to 95 cm and current collection changed from overhead lines to third rail.
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