by Gilbert B Norman
railgeekteen wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:21 am It's kinda dumb that the San Joaquins can't reach LA, would really benefit CA's Amtrak network in many ways?Mr. Railgeekteen, I will respect that you opened this topic in good faith, but the ATSF Bakersfield-to multiple Basin destinations "beat the pants off" the SP Daylight to LAUPT - never mind the array of other destinations.
Amtrak and Caltrans was wise to build upon the ATSF model; if you want to "ride the Loop", best keep eyes and ears open as to when there will next be a Starlight reroute and get yourself out there, because there is no way multi-frequency rail passenger service can be justified over the Loop.