jackintosh11 wrote:I think it would be even better if it started out of Philly, went to Harrisburg, then went on the same route to NYC but in reverse, then ran around the Sunnyside loop and went back to Philly.
If things drag, there is a good chance that some of the rare mileage portion may be in the dark with that route.
JimBoylan wrote:Could these trips be so popular that 2 could be run each day, in opposite directions, but using the same train crews in under 12 hours?
Will they really turn the train near Harrisburg, or just run the locomotives around the train?
There's barely enough equipment for the train that is operating. To make up for it, the Acela sets will likely pinch hit for a few of the regional trains just like last year.
gprimr1 wrote:I agree that's the only interesting part Very interesting. Looks like it's going to be a long chance and no where near as easy as last year.
Does anyone know what kind of speeds the line is rated for? I know Redding has the 10mph section.
The highest speed on the rare mileage portion is 60mph where NJT operates. Otherwise, portions of the various routes max out at 50mph for freight trains. I suspect passenger trains won't operate above the freight speed.