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What does underserved mean in this context? Is there really a pressing need for passenger train service between NYC and Scranton, PA? Maybe there is and I'm just not seeing it. There's demand in NYC for access to the Pocono's. I80 is very congested in north east NJ and if people have an opportunity...

What about a program where Amtrak shops the V1s and brings them up to V2 standards including installing end of car toilet and removing the toilet bowls from the roomettes? Weren't the V1s built to be modular so they can be updated? Believe it or not, there's a segment of the population that enjoys?...

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MetroNorth just posted this flickr.

STrRedWolf wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:56 pm photo_2023-10-12_14-54-20.jpg

First Airo coach finished up! (photo from a fellow railfan)

Is it possible that the report of AX-2s leaking rain water true? https://amtrakoig.gov/sites/default/files/reports/OIG-A-2023-013%20(REDACTED)_v2.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3Kzl7RKUchC4JlFN9I9BvfouXO--KyvROSrKAU60f6Nd231y_oN8qx_VI This report just came out that is a scathinf report on the program citing failur...

Or the dual modes in Albany. Dual Modes in Albany will probably stick around for longer because of the fact that NYS DOT is responsible for that segment. They've already got ALC42e's (e for electric, with 3rd rail capability) with battery cars on order. These are distinct from the cars that will be...

Does Siemens have any 150mph+ options that are ready to roll? At least Alstom technically had the Acela2/Avelia Liberty design that's currently being manufactured for Amtrak in the NEC. I also wonder if a rebuild of the leased Acela1 sets is being talked about.

Watching the MTA Committee meeting today, the next two wraps are New York Central and Penn Central, and a final wrap honoring metro north employees. Plenty for the buffs, foamers, modelers, and photogs to enjoy.

Robert Free will be taking over as Acting President announced this am. He will be takimg over from Catherine Rinaldi who served for the last 18onths. Catherine will be serving as President over at Metro-North and as well on a strategic advisor role to LIRR. Robert Free has been with the railroad for...

"Metro-North Dual Mode Locomotive Equipment as of 7-11-23: Production for Metro-North Charger #301 and #302 is progressing ahead of DCS schedule. Carshell for Metro North Charger #301 completed the finishing process and entered Final Assembly on June 30th. Sub-assembly started in May and Final ...

"Building on Amtrak’s expertise as the only high-speed rail operator in the U.S. and Alstom’s record of delivering world class, proven, high speed trainsets — Amtrak and Alstom have partnered to introduce the next generation of Acela. The contract is part of a $2.45 billion investment in the he...

To add to the service coming back, I got an ad from Amtrak in my e-mail today about the service being available for tickets.

Trainset 5 went back and trainset 8 went to philly. 5 is going for retrofits according to what I read on facebook.

"#CTDOT is purchasing 60 new rail cars for use on the Hartford Line, as well as the branches of the New Haven Line. Based on the Adessia rail car produced by ALSTOM, this next-generation rail car will have spacious seating, workstations, luggage racks and bike storage. The new rail cars will be...

https://twitter.com/Alstom/status/1689321294888673283?t=2t_QOEw1G2GOTRHCyrupew&s=19 "We are pleased to announce a new order confirmed with the @CTDOTOfficial for 60 single-level rail #coach cars valued at approximately €285 million. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2026. Read more: ow.ly/A...