THE FIRST ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE ran in 1879 in Berlin, Germany. In Europe, electric trains developed as a more efficient alternative to the steam locomotive and diesel electric power. like diesel, electric trains employ electric motors to drive the wheels but, unlike diesels, the electricity is generated externally at a power station.
Electric current is picked up either from a catenary (overhead cable) via a panto graph, or from a third rail. since it does not carry its own power generating equipment, an electric locomotive has a better power to weight ratio and greater acceleration than its diesel electric equivalent.This makes electric trains suitable for urban routes with many stop.
they are also faster, quieter, and less polluting. the latest electric french TGV (train a grande vitesse) reaches 300 kph (186 mph); other trains, like london to paris and brussels ''Eurostar'' ,can run at several voltages and operate between different countries.simpler electric trains perform special duties the ''people mover'' at gatwick airport in britain runs between terminals.
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