Furthermore, just like cargo ships, cargo trains already have unreliable schedules because they often sit stationary in train - yards for days, waiting to become fully loaded. (lowtechmagazine.com)
Combining solar and wind powered cargo trains with solar and wind powered factories creates extra possibilities. (lowtechmagazine.com)
Massive fires have been known to break out at the site of cargo train derailments, and sometimes the authorities will evacuate an area to avoid exposing people to clouds of poisonous gasses. (chicagolawyer.com)