#Railway Efficiency

[electronalytics]

Train Battery Market Consumption Analysis, Business Overview and Upcoming Trends, outlook by 17- 2032

Batteries are used to store and supply energy for propulsion, lighting, and other on-board systems, reducing the reliance on overhead electrification or diesel engines. This technology contributes to more efficient and environmentally friendly rail transport.

The global train battery market value is projected to grow from USD 599.1 Million in 2023 to USD 975.9 Million by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.0% in forecast period 2023-2032.

Overview:

The Train Battery Market encompasses the production, distribution, and integration of batteries for various types of trains, including electric trains, hybrid trains, and even some diesel-electric trains that use battery technology for regenerative braking and auxiliary power. The market is driven by the railway industry's transition toward cleaner and more efficient transportation solutions, which includes the adoption of battery technology to reduce emissions, increase efficiency, and enhance overall performance.

Demand:

Electrification of Railways: The increasing demand for environmentally friendly transportation has led to the electrification of railway networks. Train batteries play a crucial role in providing auxiliary power and energy storage for electric trains, ensuring uninterrupted operation even in areas with intermittent power supply.

Hybridization: Hybrid trains that combine electric and diesel power benefit from battery technology. Batteries can capture energy during regenerative braking and release it for acceleration, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Emission Reduction: Stringent emission regulations are driving the demand for cleaner rail transport options. Battery-powered trains contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in urban areas.

Noise Reduction: Battery-powered trains are quieter than traditional diesel locomotives, making them ideal for urban and suburban rail networks where noise pollution is a concern.

Urban Mobility Solutions: Battery-powered trains are well-suited for short-distance urban and regional transit, providing an efficient and eco-friendly mode of transportation.

Scope:

Battery Technologies: The scope includes various battery technologies, such as lithium-ion, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), and other emerging technologies that offer high energy density, fast charging, and long cycle life.

Battery Management Systems: Ensuring the efficient operation, safety, and longevity of train batteries involves advanced battery management systems (BMS) that monitor and control battery performance.

Energy Storage and Regenerative Braking: Train batteries capture and store energy generated during braking, which can be reused for acceleration, reducing energy consumption and wear on braking systems.

Hybrid Train Solutions: The scope includes integrating batteries into hybrid train systems that combine multiple power sources for improved efficiency and reduced emissions.

Charging Infrastructure: Aspects related to battery charging infrastructure, whether through overhead lines, third rails, or charging stations at depots, are part of the scope.

Opportunities:

Innovative Battery Technologies: The development of advanced battery technologies that offer higher energy density, longer cycle life, and faster charging presents opportunities for manufacturers and researchers.

Electrification Projects: As more railway networks transition to electric and hybrid systems, there are opportunities for companies to provide batteries that integrate seamlessly with these systems.

Urban Mobility Solutions: The increasing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly urban transit systems creates opportunities for battery-powered trains.

Maintenance and Upgrades: Companies specializing in maintenance, monitoring, and upgrading of train battery systems can tap into the growing demand for reliable and efficient rail transport.

Regulatory Compliance: Companies that provide solutions that align with emission regulations and noise reduction standards have opportunities in the market.

Energy Storage Solutions: Train batteries can potentially be used for energy storage beyond rail transport, such as grid stabilization and renewable energy integration.

In conclusion, the Train Battery Market is expanding as railways seek to adopt cleaner, more efficient, and quieter transportation solutions. The scope includes various battery technologies, management systems, and integration strategies. Opportunities lie in innovative technologies, electrification projects, urban mobility solutions, maintenance services, and compliance with emission regulations. The market's growth is driven by the need to reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency, and enhance overall rail transport performance.

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Market Segmentations:

Global Train Battery Market: By Company • EnerSys • Toshiba • Hoppecke • Saft • Hitachi • Exide Industries • Amara Raja Global Train Battery Market: By Type • Lead Acid Battery • Nickel Cadmium Battery • Lithium Ion Battery Global Train Battery Market: By Application • Autonomous Train • Hybrid Train • Battery Operated Train Global Train Battery Market: Regional Analysis The regional analysis of the global Train Battery market provides insights into the market's performance across different regions of the world. The analysis is based on recent and future trends and includes market forecast for the prediction period. The countries covered in the regional analysis of the Train Battery market report are as follows: North America: The North America region includes the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The U.S. is the largest market for Train Battery in this region, followed by Canada and Mexico. The market growth in this region is primarily driven by the presence of key market players and the increasing demand for the product. Europe: The Europe region includes Germany, France, U.K., Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Rest of Europe. Germany is the largest market for Train Battery in this region, followed by the U.K. and France. The market growth in this region is driven by the increasing demand for the product in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific region includes Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. China is the largest market for Train Battery in this region, followed by Japan and India. The market growth in this region is driven by the increasing adoption of the product in various end-use industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa region includes Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, and Rest of Middle East and Africa. The market growth in this region is driven by the increasing demand for the product in the aerospace and defense sectors. South America: The South America region includes Argentina, Brazil, and Rest of South America. Brazil is the largest market for Train Battery in this region, followed by Argentina. The market growth in this region is primarily driven by the increasing demand for the product in the automotive sector.

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Market Trends and Drivers: The report identifies and analyzes key market trends, drivers, and challenges influencing the demand for train batteries, helping stakeholders understand the market dynamics.

Competitive Landscape: The report provides a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, including information on key players, their market share, product offerings, and strategic initiatives.

Market Segmentation: The report segments the Train Battery market based on battery type, application, region, and other relevant factors, enabling stakeholders to identify growth opportunities in specific segments.

Regional Analysis: A regional analysis helps stakeholders understand the demand for train batteries in different geographies, identifying potential growth markets and investment opportunities.

Regulatory Environment: The report outlines the regulatory landscape related to train batteries, providing insights into compliance requirements and potential impact on market dynamics.

Technology and Innovation: The report highlights the latest technological advancements and innovations in train battery technology, helping stakeholders stay updated on industry developments.

Demand and Supply Analysis: The report provides insights into the current demand and supply scenario for train batteries, aiding stakeholders in understanding market dynamics and pricing trends.

Investment Opportunities: The report identifies potential investment opportunities in the train battery market, assisting stakeholders in making strategic investment decisions.

Risk Analysis: The report assesses the risks associated with the train battery market, helping stakeholders understand potential challenges and mitigate risks.

Customer Insights: The report provides insights into customer preferences, buying behavior, and requirements, aiding businesses in developing customer-centric strategies.

Market Outlook: The report offers a forward-looking outlook on the Train Battery market, predicting future growth prospects and opportunities for stakeholders.

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[shazzbaa]

Sam got to add some people to the Board of Directors for this new railway in development; "guy who solves boardroom disagreement via drawing his blade for on-the-spot duelling" and "guy who is constantly angry every time he remembers that the railway to hell is, in fact, going towards hell" are obviously both positive additions to this board and will definitely not make all board meetings more difficult. "Did Samuel just add both of his weird crushes to the board because he has a crush on them" look,,,,,, you can't prove anything.

[incorrectfallenlondonquotes]

The Commissioner: What're you doing?

The Railway Director: The Masters demanded to know what weapons we have in stock. I'm writing them a letter telling them it's private information.

The Commissioner: (Reading over their shoulder) ‘Fuck around and find out'?

The Railway Director: It’s good to be concise.

[the-masterless-press]

my sickfic lovin ass reading this text:

[techmarkethunter]

A Closer Look at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)

Title: Revolutionizing Rail Infrastructure: A Closer Look at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) Introduction: Railways have long been the backbone of transportation infrastructure, connecting cities and fostering economic growth. In the vast landscape of rail development in India, one entity stands out for its significant contributions – Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). Established in 2003, RVNL…

[algoworks]

🚄 Transforming tracks with #IoT magic! 🌐✨ Today, the Internet of Things breathes life into railways, enhancing safety, efficiency, and passenger experience.

🚂 Embrace the future of smart railroads! 🛤️🔗

[videogames-i-wish-were-real]

Videogames I wish were real #97

A roguelike game that takes place in the world's biggest library, which has been overrun by monsters, where you play as a librarian determined to save it. You venture inside the library armed with your weapon of choice and two messenger bags you plan to fill with whatever books you can rescue.

After you clear the monsters in a particular section of the library, such as the Poetry section, you'll unlock a permanent buff that will last for the remaining of that run. For example: clearing the Travel section will help you map areas faster, and also unlock the bookworm railway system that will allow you to move more easily between certain parts of the library.

Besides section buffs, you'll also be able to learn all kinds of useful attacks and skills by finding specific books in the shelves, reading them and carrying them in your messenger bags. The more books you carry, the stronger your character will be, and the abilities each book will grant you will be on theme with the book, it's literary genre or one of its tropes: carrying with you a bestiary will allow you to quickly identify the weak points of monsters you've met before, a book with an enemies to lovers trope will allow you to turn a monster into a temporary ally that will fight alongside you, a botany book in your bag will let you gather medicinal herbs growing in the library, and carrying a potions book will allow you to prepare healing potions (more effective than just herbs), etc.

Not everyone believes the library can be saved, which is why during your expeditions your mission is not only to kill monsters, but also to rescue books and bring them to the new library. Since getting books out is one of your main priorities, starting your runs with your satchels nearly full of books that grant you useful abilities won't be very efficient, so you'll need to decide how many books you want to bring back with you to the library during each run.

Fighting monsters is dangerous, and sometimes you get hurt, but also, sometimes books get hurt, which why after some runs you might need to stop by your workshop to repair any damaged books. The hides of certain monsters are very sturdy, so using them to rebind books will make them more durable.

There is no respawning in this game. If your librarian dies inside the library, the next librarian that ventures inside might eventually find their body. If you're close to death and you have a particular book from the Travel section in your bags, you'll be able to use it to summon a bookwork that will take you quickly and safely back to the entrance with whatever books are currently in your bag.

You love your library, and you are determined to save it, armed with the greatest weapon in the world: knowledge (and a sword), even if it's one book at a time.

[batboyblog]

Things the Biden-Harris Administration Did This Week #34

Sep 13-20 2024.

President Biden announced $1.3 billion in new funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Biden-Harris Administration has already invested a record breaking $17 billion in HBCUs since the President took office. HBCUs represent an important engine for making black professionals. 40% of all Black engineers, 50% of all Black teachers, 70% of all Black doctors and dentists, 80% of all Black judges, and the first black Vice-President, Kamala Harris, are HBCU graduates. HBCUs have also been proven to be far better at boosting the long term economic prospects of graduates than non-HBCU colleges. The bulk of the new funding will go directly to supporting students and helping them pay for college.

The Department of Transportation celebrated 60,000 infrastructure projects funding by the Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This landmark is a part of the Biden-Harris team's effort to address America's long neglected infrastructure. From major multi-state projects to small town railway crossings every project was lead by a local community in need not a make-work project dreamed up in Washington

The Department of Energy announced over 3 billion dollars to support the battery sector. The 25 projects across 14 states will help support over 12,000 jobs. Advanced battery technology is key to the shift to a carbon energy free economy. The move is meant to not only boost battery production but also shift it away from China and toward America.

Maine and Rhode Island both launched a partnership with the federal government to help save low income families money on their utility bills. The program offers low and moderate income households aid in updating wiring, switching to energy efficient appliances, and installing heat pumps.

The EPA announced $156 million to help bring solar power to low-income New Mexico residents. This is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s "Solar for All" project aimed at helping low-income people afford the switch over to solar power. It's expected that 21,750 low-income households in New Mexico will benefit from the money. New Mexicans can expect to save over the next 20 years $311 million in energy costs.

The Department of The Interior announced the first ever leases for wind power in the Gulf of Maine. The leases for 8 areas off the coast of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine will be sold in late October. The Department believes that once developed the wind power from these leases could produce 13 gigawatts of clean offshore wind energy, enough to power 4.5 million homes. When added to the 15 gigawatts already approved by the Biden-Harris team it brings America close to Biden's 30 gigawatts of clean offshore wind power by 2030.

The Senate approved the appointment of Kevin Ritz to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. The Senate also approved Mary Kay Costello and Michelle Williams Court to district court judgeships in Pennsylvania and California respectively. Costello is the 12th LGBT judge appointed by President Biden, making him the President to appoint the most LGBT people to the federal bench more than during Obama's 8 years. President Biden has also appointed more black women, such as Judge Court, to the bench than any other President. Judge Court also represents President Biden's move to appoint civil rights attorneys to the bench, Court worked for the ACLU in the mid-90s and was a civil rights expect at HUD in the early 2000s. This brings the total number of judges appointed by Biden to 212.

[beakers-and-telescopes]

Slime Molds and Intelligence

Okay, despite going into a biology related field, I only just learned about slime molds, and hang on, because it gets WILD.

This guy in the picture is called Physarum polycephalum, one of the more commonly studied types of slime mold. It was originally thought to be a fungus, though we now know it to actually be a type of protist (a sort of catch-all group for any eukaryotic organism that isn't a plant, animal, or a fungus). As protists go, it's pretty smart. It is very good at finding the most efficient way to get to a food source, or multiple food sources. In fact, placing a slime mold on a map with food sources at all of the major cities can give a pretty good idea of an efficient transportation system. Here is a slime mold growing over a map of Tokyo compared to the actual Tokyo railway system:

Pretty good, right? Though they don't have eyes, ears, or noses, the slime molds are able to sense objects at a distance kind of like a spider using tiny differences in tension and vibrations to sense a fly caught in its web. Instead of a spiderweb, though, this organism relies on proteins called TRP channels. The slime mold can then make decisions about where it wants to grow. In one experiment, a slime mold was put in a petri dish with one glass disk on one side and 3 glass disks on the other side. Even though the disks weren't a food source, the slime mold chose to grow towards and investigate the side with 3 disks over 70% of the time.

Even more impressive is that these organisms have some sense of time. If you blow cold air on them every hour on the hour, they'll start to shrink away in anticipation when before the air hits after only 3 hours.

Now, I hear you say, this is cool and all, but like, I can do all those things too. The slime mold isn't special...

To which I would like to point out that you have a significant advantage over the slime mold, seeing as you have a brain.

Yeah, these protists can accomplish all of the things I just talked about, and they just... don't have any sort of neural architecture whatsoever? They don't even have brain cells, let alone the structures that should allow them to process sensory information and make decisions because of it. Nothing that should give them a sense of time. Scientists literally have no idea how this thing is able to "think'. But however it does, it is sure to be a form of cognition that is completely and utterly different from anything that we're familiar with.

[electronalytics]

DC Traction Generators Market Analysis, Key Players, Share Demand and Outlook by 2017 to 2032

Overview: The DC Traction Generators Market refers to the market for generators specifically designed for direct current (DC) traction systems used in transportation applications. DC traction generators are responsible for generating electrical power to propel various vehicles, including electric trains, trams, and other mass transit systems.

Trends:

Electrification of Transportation: The global trend towards the electrification of transportation is driving the demand for DC traction generators. As countries and regions strive to reduce carbon emissions and shift towards cleaner modes of transport, the demand for electric propulsion systems and corresponding DC traction generators is increasing.

Lightweight and Compact Designs: There is a growing emphasis on developing lightweight and compact DC traction generators. These generators aim to reduce weight and size, enabling better integration into vehicles and improving overall system efficiency. Advanced materials, innovative designs, and optimized electromagnetic systems are being employed to achieve these goals.

Efficiency and Energy Savings: Increasing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability is driving the demand for DC traction generators with higher efficiency ratings. These generators help minimize energy losses, optimize power conversion, and contribute to overall energy savings in transportation systems.

Demand: The demand for DC traction generators is driven by several factors:

Electrification Initiatives: Government initiatives and regulations promoting the electrification of transportation systems are a key driver of the DC traction generator market. Supportive policies, incentives, and funding programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality are boosting the demand for DC traction generators.

Urbanization and Mass Transit Systems: The growth of urbanization and the need for efficient mass transit systems are driving the demand for DC traction generators. Electric trains, trams, and light rail systems are being adopted in urban areas to alleviate congestion, reduce pollution, and provide sustainable transportation options.

Modernization of Rail Networks: The modernization and upgrade of existing rail networks, particularly in developing countries, are fueling the demand for DC traction generators. As rail infrastructure is improved and electrification projects are undertaken, the need for reliable and efficient DC traction generators for trains and trams is increasing.

Outlook: The outlook for the DC Traction Generators Market is positive, driven by the global push for cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions. As electrification initiatives continue to gain traction, the demand for DC traction generators is expected to grow. Advancements in generator technologies, lightweight designs, improved efficiency, and integration of renewable energy sources will likely shape the market's growth and competitiveness.

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Market Segmentations:

Global DC Traction Generators Market: By Company • L&S Electric • Siemens • ABB • Hitachi Energy • WESTINGHOUSE • Ingeteam Traction Systems • VEM Group • Kirloskar Electric Company • Swiger Coil Systems • Nidec Generator • General Electric • Bharat Heavy Electricals • WEG Industries • TDC Parsons Peebles Global DC Traction Generators Market: By Type • 24KW • 30KW • Others Global DC Traction Generators Market: By Application • Railroad • Industrial • Mining • Others Global DC Traction Generators Market: Regional Analysis All the regional segmentation has been studied based on recent and future trends, and the market is forecasted throughout the prediction period. The countries covered in the regional analysis of the Global DC Traction Generators market report are U.S., Canada, and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Rest of Europe in Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Argentina, Brazil, and Rest of South America as part of South America.

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[seat-safety-switch]

Hey. Close the door. Sit down. I've got something I want to talk to you about. No, it's not that kind of thing, I don't even care. You did what to your car? That's weird but we're not talking about that right now. What are we talking about? What are we talking about? Soup.

When I was a kid, I didn't like soup very much. As an adult, I don't really like it now either. The flavour is fine, the texture is alright, and there's lots of varieties that are delicious. What I don't like is the efficiency. If you draw a chart of "most efficient" to "least efficient" foods, there's some obvious winners.

Potato chips. A fresh-fallen apple. Whatever mushrooms keep making me see the innate folds of the universe's metastructure. Banana is somewhere in the middle. You gotta peel it, but then you can slam the entire thing down and get back to what you were doing. Soup is way off the "goddamn waste of time" edge, saved only by how delicious and cheap it is.

Cheap. That's a beautiful word, that one. It's why birds sing it into my ears in the morning to awaken me from my slumber. Soup is so inexpensive that I've started making it more often. Thing is, that obsession with efficiency still exists. To optimize my time spent cooking, I make a whole lot of it, in repurposed thousand-litre soy sauce drums that the railway company auctions off. Sure, the heat is probably not great for the plastic, but when it bursts I've got some duct tape. Tonight, we're making shoyu ramen, because everything I make in this kinda tastes like soy sauce.

Tomorrow, I'll eat this bounty of delicious salty broth in the most efficient way possible: from a Super Soaker pointed into my mouth. I have learned not to do it in public, though. All those cops bothering me really brings down the calories-per-minute statistic.

[incorrectfallenlondonquotes]

Another Meeting of the Great Hellbound Railway Company

The Efficient Commissioner: Alright, I--I take the complaint box very seriously and I seem to be the only one who does. The Director: A complaint about the complaint box....delicious. The Efficient Commissioner: Director, I'm serious, I'm not amused, alright? I happen to be the one who has to deal with all of these complaints, no matter how stupid they are. Furnace Acona: Well, how stupid could they be? The Efficient Commissioner: Well, let's have a look here. (Reading complaint cards) "You suck." "You suck." "The Clay Highwayman rules." "If you can read this you are a dork." "Coupon for one free kiss from the Bishop of Southwark if you are a guy." "Need more complaint cards." "Coupon for one free kiss from the Bishop of Southwark....if you are a girl." The Bishop of Southwark: Hey! The Efficient Commissioner: (Pulling out a fortune cookie) "You will go on a journey with great fortune." "September is a moron." "No I'm not." "Yes, you are." "No, I'm not infinity." (September smiles) "Yes you are infinity....plus one." (September's smile fades.) "The Tentacled Entrepreneur has been staring at me all day...and I love it." (The Entrepreneur looks disturbed) Uh, "Hands to amidships and man the spanker?" Everyone, in unison: But we hardly know her! Sinning Jenny: I thought we'd all enjoy that one. The Efficient Commissioner: Ooookay. And "Help, I'm being held prisoner in a complaint box." Which is....actually kind of funny.

[queenie435]

THE WORLD'S FIRST ELECTRIC ROLLER COASTER

Granville T. Woods (April 23, 1856 – January 30, 1910) introduced the “Figure Eight,” the world's first electric roller coaster, in 1892 at Coney Island Amusement Park in New York. Woods patented the invention in 1893, and in 1901, he sold it to General Electric.

Woods was an American inventor who held more than 50 patents in the United States. He was the first African American mechanical and electrical engineer after the Civil War. Self-taught, he concentrated most of his work on trains and streetcars.

In 1884, Woods received his first patent, for a steam boiler furnace, and in 1885, Woods patented an apparatus that was a combination of a telephone and a telegraph. The device, which he called "telegraphony", would allow a telegraph station to send voice and telegraph messages through Morse code over a single wire. He sold the rights to this device to the American Bell Telephone Company.

In 1887, he patented the Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph, which allowed communications between train stations from moving trains by creating a magnetic field around a coiled wire under the train. Woods caught smallpox prior to patenting the technology, and Lucius Phelps patented it in 1884. In 1887, Woods used notes, sketches, and a working model of the invention to secure the patent. The invention was so successful that Woods began the Woods Electric Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, to market and sell his patents. However, the company quickly became devoted to invention creation until it was dissolved in 1893.

Woods often had difficulties in enjoying his success as other inventors made claims to his devices. Thomas Edison later filed a claim to the ownership of this patent, stating that he had first created a similar telegraph and that he was entitled to the patent for the device. Woods was twice successful in defending himself, proving that there were no other devices upon which he could have depended or relied upon to make his device. After Thomas Edison's second defeat, he decided to offer Granville Woods a position with the Edison Company, but Woods declined.

In 1888, Woods manufactured a system of overhead electric conducting lines for railroads modeled after the system pioneered by Charles van Depoele, a famed inventor who had by then installed his electric railway system in thirteen United States cities.

Following the Great Blizzard of 1888, New York City Mayor Hugh J. Grant declared that all wires, many of which powered the above-ground rail system, had to be removed and buried, emphasizing the need for an underground system. Woods's patent built upon previous third rail systems, which were used for light rails, and increased the power for use on underground trains. His system relied on wire brushes to make connections with metallic terminal heads without exposing wires by installing electrical contactor rails. Once the train car had passed over, the wires were no longer live, reducing the risk of injury. It was successfully tested in February 1892 in Coney Island on the Figure Eight Roller Coaster.

In 1896, Woods created a system for controlling electrical lights in theaters, known as the "safety dimmer", which was economical, safe, and efficient, saving 40% of electricity use.

Woods is also sometimes credited with the invention of the air brake for trains in 1904; however, George Westinghouse patented the air brake almost 40 years prior, making Woods's contribution an improvement to the invention.

Woods died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Harlem Hospital in New York City on January 30, 1910, having sold a number of his devices to such companies as Westinghouse, General Electric, and American Engineering. Until 1975, his resting place was an unmarked grave, but historian M.A. Harris helped raise funds, persuading several of the corporations that used Woods's inventions to donate money to purchase a headstone. It was erected at St. Michael's Cemetery in Elmhurst, Queens.

LEGACY

▪Baltimore City Community College established the Granville T. Woods scholarship in memory of the inventor.

▪In 2004, the New York City Transit Authority organized an exhibition on Woods that utilized bus and train depots and an issue of four million MetroCards commemorating the inventor's achievements in pioneering the third rail.

▪In 2006, Woods was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

▪In April 2008, the corner of Stillwell and Mermaid Avenues in Coney Island was named Granville T. Woods Way.

[apricops]

“It is important to remember just how vague much rule over Europe was until mass literacy, telegraphs and railways started to tie together regions and countries. The Habsburgs loved to look at maps, genealogies and heraldic shields, making sweeping hand gestures over these symbolic shorthands for their ownership, but there is little reason to believe such gestures had much substance. Apart from a few mountain and forest communities, nobody was left completely alone, but the sense of obligation to Vienna was often remote and convoluted, with innumerable local, noble and religious privileges making a mockery of modern dreams of unitary efficiency. Many histories tend to present a narrative angled from the perspective of the ruler. Most dramatically this is expressed in the term ‘rebellion’, a word which presupposes failure (by definition: if it succeeds then it is a change of dynasty). It is too easy to see a narrative where any rebellion is an annoyance, a drain on resources, a desperate piece of backwardness, and so on. But this is to take a man wearing a crown in Vienna too seriously and I hope to make it clear just how many perfectly reasonable arguments against Habsburg rule there were. Indeed, at one point or another (and repeatedly in Hungary) virtually everybody took a turn at being ‘disloyal’ and this should be a valuable clue. Joseph II’s war with the Turks went so badly wrong in 1788 because the Hungarian nobles would not supply him with food, because they hated him and thought he was a tiresome creep. As his vast army fell apart and he raged impotently, it is impossible from a world-historical point of view not to feel a bit sorry for him, but Europe is filled with groups of all kinds who are annoyingly insubordinate, and they should be celebrated a bit more.” — Danubia: A Personal History of Habsburg Europe by Simon Winder

Not to be dramatic or anything but this is one of the quotes from Danubia that has stuck with me ever since and permanently shaped how I view and interpret history; then as now, terms like ‘corruption,’ ‘laziness,’ and ‘insubordination’ are very often code for “refusing to cooperate with a terrible idea.”

[bolters-and-rivets]

I think there's something objectively funny about the discourse in railfan communities because it's always people loosing their shit about the most inconsiquential historical changes to something and taking it as a personal affront. I've legitimately read a book where the author was so biased against a specific locomotive engineer that he claimed a type of locomotive was "mutilated" because it was rebuilt by that engineer to be more efficient. when the locomotive in question looked like this before rebuilding

and this after rebuilding

the same author later went on to state, in the same book; "So dispised was this man that no one attended his funeral*" and if that doesn't meet the legal definition of libel I don't know what does.

*he had specifically requested a private funeral service. I just feel like Tumblr would get a kick out of the level of hate autistic people in the 50s and 60s and beyond could have for someone for daring to touch their train set (he rebuilt a locomotive used by a railway to make money to be better performing and cheaper to run),

British railfans from the 60s would have loved Tumblr, there would have been so much toxic discourse that would have the rest of Tumblr going "can you guys chill for a sec?". There would probably have been at least one site breaking drama because someone firebombed someone else's house for stating their favourite engineer was Vincent Raven and not Charles Collette.

if people are curious I would absolutely be willing to go into more details on the rebuilding discourse.