My apologies for the question that follows if this answer can be found here, but both Google and the forum's search feature turn up unrelated results with the broad search terms I have available (I'm not too familiar with the area).
Why does Amtrak utilize the North End Sub instead of the Bellwood sub to get through the Richmond area? With only Newport News service operating via Main St Richmond, downtown Richmond sees just two round trips a day. If they used the Bellwood Sub, Richmond-proper could see 3.5x the current service to DC, plus a bunch of currently non-existent connections to cities to the south, including Norfolk. My guess is it is very congested with freight, but again, I'm unfamiliar with the area. I only know the names of the two different subdivisions because of OpenRailwayMap.
Why does Amtrak utilize the North End Sub instead of the Bellwood sub to get through the Richmond area? With only Newport News service operating via Main St Richmond, downtown Richmond sees just two round trips a day. If they used the Bellwood Sub, Richmond-proper could see 3.5x the current service to DC, plus a bunch of currently non-existent connections to cities to the south, including Norfolk. My guess is it is very congested with freight, but again, I'm unfamiliar with the area. I only know the names of the two different subdivisions because of OpenRailwayMap.
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