Train 22 is using the UP from Fort Worth to dallas today (Mon, 9-3). Does anyone know why?
TE using UP FTW-DAL (9/3/18)
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MikefromCrete
Engineer
Maybe TRE is doing some kind of track/signal work over the holiday?
That’s probably it. I just checked their website, and they are not running today. We had to go about half a mile past the dallas station and then back in. Left dallas over an hour late.
Twin Star Rocket
Service Attendant
Historically there have been 3 railroad routes between Dallas and Ft. Worth (not including an electric interurban): Texas & Pacific, Rock Island, and Cotton Belt. The Cotton Belt is the most indirect of the three. It will soon host commuter trains to DFW airport from Ft. Worth.
Amtrak used to operate over the T&P line--and still does occasionally.
TRE commuter trains and Amtrak 21/22 regularly use the former Rock Island route. In years past, that RI line hosted trains of the Rock Island (of course), Fort Worth & Denver, Frisco, and even the Southern Pacific (back in the 1920s).
The Cotton Belt ceased passenger service to Ft. Worth in the early 90s except for a mixed train to Hodge which lasted a decade or so longer.
Amtrak used to operate over the T&P line--and still does occasionally.
TRE commuter trains and Amtrak 21/22 regularly use the former Rock Island route. In years past, that RI line hosted trains of the Rock Island (of course), Fort Worth & Denver, Frisco, and even the Southern Pacific (back in the 1920s).
The Cotton Belt ceased passenger service to Ft. Worth in the early 90s except for a mixed train to Hodge which lasted a decade or so longer.
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TRE was doing some work needed to get the positive train control stuff in. However, they are now asking for extension to 2020 to be compliant.
Not sure what that will do to the TE, since amtrak will not use non PTC tracks????
Not sure what that will do to the TE, since amtrak will not use non PTC tracks????
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ehbowen
Engineer
I believe that Santa Fe used the Rock Island trackage as well, for the Dallas section of the California Special.
Twin Star Rocket
Service Attendant
Santa Fe used the T&P. Thanks for reminding me about that one!
ehbowen
Engineer
My goof. Thanks!
