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  1. homersimpson101

    Dreamstar overnight train between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

    Do you think this overnight train between San Francisco and Los Angeles will really happen? https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/sf-la-night-train-dreamstar-union-pacific-mou-19368043.php
  2. homersimpson101

    Why are Amtrak California trains on time but long-distance Amtrak trains are delayed?

    Why are Amtrak California (Capitol Corridor) trains almost always on time but long-distance Amtrak trains are mostly delayed by a few hours? They both run on Union Pacific tracks, but it seems long-distance trains suffer the most. Why?
  3. homersimpson101

    How far can they extend the Amtrak California Capitol Corridor?

    How far north and south do you think they can extend the route of the Amtrak California Capitol Corridor?
  4. homersimpson101

    Railtown 1897 train route map?

    Where can I find a detailed map that shows where the Railtown 1897 excursion trains run on?
  5. homersimpson101

    How do I view the California Zephyr route map on google maps?

    How do I view the California Zephyr route map on google maps? I want to be able to see a detailed satellite view of the route the California Zephyr travels.
  6. homersimpson101

    Why do long distance Amtrak trains travel at very low speeds?

    For example, it takes the Coast Starlight 12-14 hours to go from the SF Bay Area to Los Angeles. By contrast, driving that distance only takes 7 hours. Why?
  7. homersimpson101

    Can Private Railroads operate passenger service without government help?

    Can Union Pacific bring back their own passenger trains? What is the likelihood that Union Pacific will do this since they own the tracks that Amtrak runs on? And they can make a profit of it since they own most of the rail in the USA. It would be cool to see a modern revision of the M-10000.
  8. homersimpson101

    Amtrak California extension to Reno possible?

    Does anybody know if Amtrak California will be extended beyond Auburn and into Reno? And if it was possible, could they run trains at 79mph through the mountains?
  9. homersimpson101

    Would the Golden Gate Bridge have been able to support a BART train?

    If Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area didn't back out of the original BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) plan, would the Golden Gate Bridge have been able to support a BART train? And was one of the reasons why BART uses wide trains and broad gauge track was because they didn't want the wind...
  10. homersimpson101

    What will happen to Amtrak California when the HSR gets built?

    What will happen to Amtrak California when the high speed rail between SF and Los Angeles is finished (eventually)? Also, would Amtrak terminate the San Joaquins because passengers would choose to ride a faster form of transportation (HSR)? And would there still be customers for the Coast...
  11. homersimpson101

    More than one Dining Car in Long Distance Train?

    Has there ever been a time when Amtrak would have more than one dining car in its long distance superliner trains?
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