sldispatcher
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Dec 14, 2008
- Messages
- 78
Simple question: Which existing LD route would be best for going to daily double schedule?
My easy vote would be for the Coast Starlight to do just that. Empire Builder would be right behind it, but more difficult due to equipment needs.
Of course, the times are not necessarily offset by 12 hours from the existing train, just a second frequency along the given route.
Just so you'll know, I'm actually quite conservative, but think we are missing the boat in rail transportation in this country....I don't agree with everything Amtrak does for sure or even how it operates, but we should be embarrassed for not having more service even on existing routes.
My easy vote would be for the Coast Starlight to do just that. Empire Builder would be right behind it, but more difficult due to equipment needs.
Of course, the times are not necessarily offset by 12 hours from the existing train, just a second frequency along the given route.
Just so you'll know, I'm actually quite conservative, but think we are missing the boat in rail transportation in this country....I don't agree with everything Amtrak does for sure or even how it operates, but we should be embarrassed for not having more service even on existing routes.