^^I was referring to more of a hub-and-spoke distribution method. Run lots of daytime intercity frequencies along regional corridors (CHI-DET or PGH-PHL or STL-KCY, etc.) and passengers change as they need to. In addition to these shorter-distance trains which would require passenger connections for daytime trips, you also keep the traditional LDs around (make changes to the network as you see fit, but the basic framework remains the same) and run once- or twice-daily frequencies for sleeper-style service.
ExCon90 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:56 pm(The Swiss make it work consistently, but they're willing to spend the money it takes.)Also helps when your whole country is about the size of New Hampshire.