by chrsjrcj
Does Amtrak have a new opportunity to run trains on the east coast? Or will they not come up with the money?
Imagine riding a train from New York to Titusville and taking a cruise at nearby Port Canaveral.
But as many possible Amtrak extensions, there are stalled cars on the tracks.
1) Does Amtrak have the money?
2) Would the FEC railroad allow?
3) Possible delays since the railroad is single track.
Or will the tow truck come in time?
1) The route would provide service to the east coast of Florida.
2) St. Augustine (Americas oldest city), Daytona (Daytona Intl Speedway), Titusville (Nearby Port Canaveral). Those locations should justify ridership potential.
Routing Problem: I say send the Meteor up the east coast. But than the problem is there would be no direct Miami-Orlando train. One would have to take the Star from Miami than take a 2 hour trip to Tampa and than finally get to Orlando.
Solution 1:Extend the Palmetto from Savannah to Miami bypassing Tampa. And still allowing the Star to go to Tampa.
Solution 2:But...I think the good thing about the Palmetto is that one can get between Savannah and New York with out spending the night. So than how about bringing back the Silver Palm. This would send the Star directly to Orlando from Miami and also giving Miami-Tampa and Tampa-Orlando residents an option.
Solution 3: But...one would have to transfer trains in Orlando from Tampa to the Star. So what about a new LD train? Would Amtrak have the money?
I know that I went very in depth to the extension but I think it is very practical.
Imagine riding a train from New York to Titusville and taking a cruise at nearby Port Canaveral.
But as many possible Amtrak extensions, there are stalled cars on the tracks.
1) Does Amtrak have the money?
2) Would the FEC railroad allow?
3) Possible delays since the railroad is single track.
Or will the tow truck come in time?
1) The route would provide service to the east coast of Florida.
2) St. Augustine (Americas oldest city), Daytona (Daytona Intl Speedway), Titusville (Nearby Port Canaveral). Those locations should justify ridership potential.
Routing Problem: I say send the Meteor up the east coast. But than the problem is there would be no direct Miami-Orlando train. One would have to take the Star from Miami than take a 2 hour trip to Tampa and than finally get to Orlando.
Solution 1:Extend the Palmetto from Savannah to Miami bypassing Tampa. And still allowing the Star to go to Tampa.
Solution 2:But...I think the good thing about the Palmetto is that one can get between Savannah and New York with out spending the night. So than how about bringing back the Silver Palm. This would send the Star directly to Orlando from Miami and also giving Miami-Tampa and Tampa-Orlando residents an option.
Solution 3: But...one would have to transfer trains in Orlando from Tampa to the Star. So what about a new LD train? Would Amtrak have the money?
I know that I went very in depth to the extension but I think it is very practical.