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Does that line still host freight? It looks like they use high level platforms (higher than 8") on both sides.

How many units are needed for non-state Corridor routes? Basically the shuttles, NER (Mass and VA), Carolinian, Pennsyvlvanian...am I missing any? (technically the latter are state corridor routes, but they largely use P42s/P40s from the national pool)

Would it be cheaper to tie PATH into the subway? You'd have to modify PATH's loading gauge, but would that be better than a new tunnel?

For Atlanta, 6:30, 7, and 7:30. That gets you the bulk of the commuters as most jobs start between 8 and 9. Outbound is 5, 5:30, and 6:30 which gets the jobs letting out between 4:30 and 6..

"Well that's fine, my luggage and I will stay right here on the train, I hope you and your dog have a ticket."

With Japan's ingenuity, I'm actually surprised they haven't introduced a full two-level Shinkansen with two-level platforms negating the need for a lot of internal stairways (would still have to exist, just not as many).

I don't think the issue above is not being open in the station, it's refusing to open until Alexandria. Once the train starts to move, HEP won't be a problem unless there is an actual problem as the engine change is either done, or the train is a runaway and now has bigger problems than a grumpy...

Because they're still diesels, each with half the horsepower rating of an HHP-8.

I really hope they keep the hippos captive to certain trains, otherwise, either the Charger-hauled trains will all be late, or the hippo-hauled trains will be early and have to sit, or simply be run at a lower speed than they're capable of.

Rest In Peace Alan. I only got the honor of meeting you once, when OTOL came to Atlanta in 2011 (I think) but I have enjoyed your knowledge, and presence in this community for years. Condolences to your family and friends.

Just now seeing this, and dang, that's basically hourly service throughout the day.

Amtrak has made no moves toward having permanent checkpoints at all stations. The tsa and their ilk come and run a circus every now and then, but that's it, and I haven't even heard of anything nearly as intrusive as brightline on Amtrak in quite some time.

But without the pseudo-tsa nonsense.

I'm curious why ripping out the existing Long Bridge is on the table, is it in bad condition?

With the consistently incredibly late trains, are they able to service and turn the properly at NOL and NYP? I know 20 has a scheduled turnaround of just over 24 hrs at NYP, while 19 has a scheduled turn of around 12 hours. I know one year they cancelled the Auto Trains for a few days just to...