ferroequineologist
Train Attendant
Recently I have heard some comments for various people who I trust to tell the truth mostly, that the track for Kalamazoo, MI. and east along the Norfolk-Southern railroad is wanting to purchase the line to Ypsilanti, Mi.
If the purchase happens, this could drastically help the passenger business along the rail line. The added funding available presently and when own by Amtrak the speed limits may rise to 79 full route.
Curve Track super elevation removed or lowered for use of the Turbo-trains during the 1970's was not replaced thereafter. Addition of the banked trackage and right-of-way relocation to sleek track curvature would also delete wasted minutes from off the schedule.
At present freight traffic on this portion of the railroad is at its lowest in decades, a fine time to purchase and upgrade.
If the purchase happens, this could drastically help the passenger business along the rail line. The added funding available presently and when own by Amtrak the speed limits may rise to 79 full route.
Curve Track super elevation removed or lowered for use of the Turbo-trains during the 1970's was not replaced thereafter. Addition of the banked trackage and right-of-way relocation to sleek track curvature would also delete wasted minutes from off the schedule.
At present freight traffic on this portion of the railroad is at its lowest in decades, a fine time to purchase and upgrade.