In article , Gavin Christie
writes
the running rails typically have no current going through them.

False, though it will be a relatively low current and voltage.

The rail in the middle and the outside 4th rail are the ones to watch out
for. they have -210 volts and +420 volts running through them respectively.

Approximately. They can be up to +750V in some places.

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