How Electric Trains Work
An electric train moves by using electricity to turn its wheels, instead of using a fuel‑burning engine like a diesel train.
How electricity gets to the train
Electric trains get power from an external source
Usually:
Overhead wires above the track, touched by a “pantograph” on the roof of the train, or
A third rail (a metal rail beside the two running rails) that the train touches with a “shoe” underneath.
This electricity is high‑voltage but is then reduced and controlled inside the train so it can be used safely.
How the train actually moves
Inside the train, the electricity goes to special electric motors (called traction motors) connected to the wheels. When electric current flows through these motors, they create a rotating force that turns the wheels. This rotation pulls or pushes the train along the rails.
Simple English summary
The train takes electricity from overhead wires or a third rail.
Electricity goes to electric motors on the train.
The motors turn the wheels, and the train moves.
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