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Image: WMATA third rail at West Falls Church

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Description: Third rail at the West Falls Church Metro stop in the Washington area, electrified to 750 volts DC. The third rail is at the top of the image, under a white cover. The first and second rails are ordinary railroad rails. They complete the electrical circuit through the trains but are grounded for safety.
Title: WMATA third rail at West Falls Church
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Author: The original uploader was Ancheta Wis at English Wikipedia
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