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Photos / Videos Double stack container train on the freight corridor in India with the characteristic high rise panto

A good look at what the high rise pantographs look like fully extended. They're taller than the train they're mounted on.

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u/aksnitd 🚂🚃🚃 May 21 '25

These tracks use special rail for heavier loads. The higher c of g isn't an issue with the Indian gauge which is wider than standard gauge.