Train enthusiasts may be aware that the first successful electrification of a long distance train line, with locomotives completely able to replace steam, was the railway line which passes along the eastern side of Lake Como from Lecco to Sondrio. There were previous metropolitan systems but the line that passes here was a world first and, even back then in 1902, was "green" and completely powered by hydroelectric.
Plans are now well underway to replace diesel powered trains on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line which is 108 km. For anyone interested there are several articles. This one can be translated by Google:
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