LIRR introduces new laser train
The Long Island Rail Road's new train uses a high-powered laser to incinerate slimy leaf residue that accumulates on the rails. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
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The Long Island Rail Road's new train uses a high-powered laser to incinerate slimy leaf residue that accumulates on the rails. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin