By Peter De Keles

Author  Bio Europe's first ever Solar Tunnel is now powering high-speed trains running between Paris and Amsterdam. The 186mph trains tap into the solar energy as they pass through the tunnel.

Title:	Solar Tunnel will power 4,000 trains a year
Publication:	Wired.co.uk
Date:	06/07/11
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Category	Real Trains
Overview	These will supply enough electricity to power 4,000 trains a year -- the first of which left Antwerp on Monday for the Dutch border. The 186mph trains tap into the solar energy as they pass through the tunnel. "By using electricity generated on-site, we eliminate energy losses and transport costs," head of Enfinity Steven De Tollenaere
URL Link	Link to Wired article

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