Research

• Electric trains are available once you research Electric Engine in the research tree
• They require train tracks to be electrified, upgrading the train tracks is explained below

Upgrade Rails

• To upgrade the rails access the Rails menu and select Electrification

• Highlight the existing track with the mouse and then click it to electrify it
• The cost required will be shown

• You can see in the screenshot above the lower track is now electrified
• You will need to repeat every section of track between here and your destination(s)
• Pay particular attention to the small sections of track, if you miss any an electric train will not be able to travel
  • Check the I'm Lost / No Power article that has examples of missing track
• NOTE: Platforms on new stations are not electrified

• Laying new rail can be electrified as you proceed
  • Select the Electrification option
  • You can choose for it to be on the left or right side

New Train / Upgrade Train

• New electric trains can be purchased when you buy them
• Existing trains can be upgraded to electric engines