by njtmnrrbuff
DMUs would work great on various smaller state sponsored corridors like the NHV-SPG-Greenfield shuttles. It probably makes sense for Amtrak to just stick with locomotive hauled equipment, especially if those Chargers have great acceleration. People, Amtrak is strongly considering getting Chargers that can run on both catenary and diesel power and this will be great for the Virginia extensions of NE Regional trains and other trains continuing south of DC, the Pennsylvanian, and the through Amtrak trains that head up the Springfield Line and beyond.