Yes, the third rail powers the subway trains (in New York City, at least). The voltage is so high that if you fell and hit your head on it, you would be permanently a virtual vegetable. I heard it can literally blow your hands and feet off.
Light rail is for street cars and trolleys. Rapid rail is for high speed trains and subways.
It is physically possible for somebody to be born with three legs, this is an abormality. In popular slang, the Third Leg refers to the male genitive organ. Third Leg shoes are what are also called rubbers, it is a pun on third rail shoes, power-pickup devices on electric trains and subways.
none. The nearest thing is the "Luas" in dublin which is an overground tram, that or the national rail service
Yes and no. It is serviced by the Toronto Transit Commission's buses, rail, light rail, subways and streetcars which moves 948,100 riders each weekday. It is the third largest public transportation system in North America (behind New York City and Mexico City). It is both large and complex and requires some serious effort to get accustomed to.
Emergency Third Rail Power Trip was created in 1983-02.
In the UK the third rail is 750v DC 400amps the Overhead Live Electrical is 25000v AC
The Third Rail - 2001 was released on: USA: 25 February 2001 (ICG Awards)
The cast of The Third Rail - 2001 includes: Joe Dempsey as Joe Rich Hutchman as Dickie Heidi Mokrycki as April
Its a separate rail (metal bar) that carries the voltage to power some trains.
The Subways was created in 2003.
you will die of extreme electric shock because its an electric rail!
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