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  1. grover5995

    Chicago Union Station discussion

    There is a CTA Blue Line station just south of CUS on Clinton Street. In addition, there is direct service beween CUS and O'Hare on the METRA North Central Line but it only operates during rush hour.
  2. grover5995

    St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago (TCMC) second daily service

    New trains would likely run into Target Field station in Minneapolis with direct connection to Duluth and Northstar commuter service.
  3. grover5995

    St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago (TCMC) second daily service

    The CP route between Chicago-Milwaukee is double-track and will likely be extended West to Watertown for expanded service to Madison and Minneapolis.
  4. grover5995

    St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago (TCMC) second daily service

    Current plans are to make use of UP tracks to/from EauClaire, but not north of Milwaukee. Service to Green Bay would likely run on CN (ex-SOO) trackage north of Duplainville.
  5. grover5995

    St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago (TCMC) second daily service

    Current plans are for Hiawatha Corridor to expand to 10 trips daily. Four trips would continue to Madison, three to Green Bay, and three to Minneapolis. This is from AMTRAK 2021 Corridor Vision report.
  6. grover5995

    St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago (TCMC) second daily service

    Probably will be between 9-10am.
  7. grover5995

    St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago (TCMC) second daily service

    Maybe a few Horizon coaches and a food service car. At least service will be available eastbound when EB is running hours late.
  8. grover5995

    Metra service between Chicago and Rockford to begin in 2027

    Service to Janesville and Madison is among new routes being considered, but it would require restoring several miles of track south of Madison. METRA is looking at new regional routes to partly make up for lower ridership post-pandemic. Service on current UP lines could easily be extended to...
  9. grover5995

    Ten year transit plan for Chicago

    METRA needs to keep Ogilvy and LaSalle Street open due to volume of trains. Current plans are to re-route SW Corridor to LaSalle which would create more openings on South side of CUS.
  10. grover5995

    Ten year transit plan for Chicago

    The O'Hare people mover has been extended to the rent-a-car garage located next to METRA O'Hare Transfer so there could be express trains between CUS and O'Hare. There already is a CTA Orange Line from the Loop to Midway airport, but this route by-passes Union Station.
  11. grover5995

    Connecticut DOT new car order for Alstom

    Are there any current plans to electrify New Haven-Springfield line? If so, then using loco in push-pull mode would seem to work.
  12. grover5995

    Chicago South Shore resuming Michigan City-Dune Park trains

    There have also been discussions about eventually running AMTRAK Michigan service over South Shore Line between Kensington and Michigan City in order to avoid congestion on the current NS route.
  13. grover5995

    Metra service between Chicago and Rockford to begin in 2027

    AMTRAK is probably happy to let Metra operate "regional" service like this up to 150 miles. There are plenty of AMTRAK corridors where added frequency will require extra equipment.
  14. grover5995

    Metra service between Chicago and Rockford to begin in 2027

    Metra is also considering other "regional" service to nearby cities like Madison, Peoria, Champaign since ridership is still down from pre-pandemic levels.
  15. grover5995

    Amtrak to Iowa City?

    The closest stops on the California Zephyr would probably be Mt. Pleasant or Ottumwa. Service between CUS and Moline should start soon with 2 trips a day.
  16. grover5995

    Brightline Trains Florida discussion

    Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha Corridor could be a good candidate for fast, frequent service with Brightline equipment. Tracks are in good shape with few curves which would allow speeds up to 110mph north of suburban territory with diesel or electric power. North Shore line used to run 90 miles in...
  17. grover5995

    Another thought for Intercity HSR

    There is a privately-funded proposal by TX Central Railroad to build HSR between Dallas-Houston using Japanese trainsets and choosing Renfe as the operator. Route would follow existing electric powerlines for much of the way with one stop at College Station and speeds over 200mph. Trains will...
  18. grover5995

    Talgo sues Wisconsin over unused train cars

    With a new Dem governor, things are looking a little better for the Hiawatha Corridor improvements. Extension of service beyond MILW-Madison is still a viable proposal since tracks are already in place and just need upgrading from Watertown-downtown Madison. Using self-propelled diesel...
  19. grover5995

    Brightline Trains Florida discussion

    Service between Chicago-Quad Cities-DesMoines-Omaha-Lincoln would be a nice corridor route, but would require upgrading much of Iowa Interstate tracks.
  20. grover5995

    Siemens Caltrans/IDOT Venture design, engineering, testing and delivery (2012-2024)

    CrossRail Chicago is a plan that calls for upgrading MILW West line and eliminating many street crossings. It also includes direct connection to St. Charles Airline south of CUS which would allow direct service between O'Hare/Union Station and McCormick Place-U of Chicago. Basing Midwest...
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