>>1210199>>1210192The main reasons are:
>quick engine start-up and barely any prep>fast accelerate (this is good on lines with frequent stops).>quiter, less pollution in the surrounding area.>And probably the biggest advantage is that no need for swapping engines in D.C. Harrisburg or NYC>>1210201Height is not that big of a problem on the keystone line, where N/S freight runs and the wires are higher. Why would this be a problem on the other lines?
