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dowlingm wrote:I realise in a 518 page thread this has been probably discussed about 20 times and if so I apologise in advance:
Looking at the schedule it takes a long time for the first northbound train of the day to arrive in Portland (or points in between). Is there any measurable interest in a business (MA)/commuter (ME) service leaving Boston at 6.30am or so once there is enough signalling and track to legally and logistically support additional service?
Oh - never considered that MBTA would take that attitude.electricron wrote:More will be needed than just north bound slots in the corridor. The number one issue would be logistics, i.e. where to lay up a train overnight in Boston, I doubt using a platform at Boston North or using MBTA’s maintenance facilities would be acceptable to the MBTA. There are many reasons why the Downeaster trains spend their nights in Maine. As long as they do, it will be difficult to have an early north bound train.
dowlingm wrote:Oh - never considered that MBTA would take that attitude.electricron wrote:More will be needed than just north bound slots in the corridor. The number one issue would be logistics, i.e. where to lay up a train overnight in Boston, I doubt using a platform at Boston North or using MBTA’s maintenance facilities would be acceptable to the MBTA. There are many reasons why the Downeaster trains spend their nights in Maine. As long as they do, it will be difficult to have an early north bound train.
I understand reluctance to share a yard but saying "we won't even give you a platform to sit on" seems a bit chippy.electricron wrote:Why would they not? Do they share maintenance facilities at no charge on the south side of Boston?
east point wrote:Please clarify BON yard facilities. Doesn't both MBTA and Amtrak send equipment there from BOS.
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