by roavabees
I know their plans seem rather pie in the sky and not likely to happen as far as them running Amtrak’s NEC. I am wondering about the logistics of Amtrak doing some of it. From NY PENN to D.C. there are no rail crossings, a few between Boston and NY, and some private one on the Harrisonburg line. But what about the line from Penn to Albany and beyond. I believe there are a bunch on the DC to Richmond line. I would think most of those would have to be eliminated to run the schedule they suggest. Also can a train from Harrisonburg head South to DC through Philly?
What about Albany to Jamaica station? Albany to DC would have to pull in and backout Could trains really run every half hour, hour etc. it would seem that with the choke points of bridges and tunnels this would be difficult. What kind of trains would they need to run on diesel , catenary and third rail. Something like NJT runs? I know most of the ideas would be costly, but could you imagine a true capitol service connecting Boston, Albany, Harrisonburg, and Richmond. Hell if we are going to dream, add Harford in there as well. Any tell me what could or couldn’t work as far as running their suggested lines,
What about Albany to Jamaica station? Albany to DC would have to pull in and backout Could trains really run every half hour, hour etc. it would seem that with the choke points of bridges and tunnels this would be difficult. What kind of trains would they need to run on diesel , catenary and third rail. Something like NJT runs? I know most of the ideas would be costly, but could you imagine a true capitol service connecting Boston, Albany, Harrisonburg, and Richmond. Hell if we are going to dream, add Harford in there as well. Any tell me what could or couldn’t work as far as running their suggested lines,