7th San Joaquin Equipment

[seat38a]

Does anyone have any idea or news on what equipment they are using for this added service? I thought they were already stretched thin with the equipment, including the Comet consist.

 

[KnightRail]

There is enough equipment for two Comet sets plus spares still left over when equipment needs to be swapped out for maintenance.

 

[seat38a]

There is enough equipment for two Comet sets plus spares still left over when equipment needs to be swapped out for maintenance.

But, I thought the 2 comet sets are being used already. So did they cobble a consist together from the spares? If they did, pretty much leaves them with no leeway at all.

 

[west point]

It may be more important and difficult getting reliable loco power

 

[Thirdrail7]

Both Comet sets were not being used. They will both be in service starting Monday and as KnightRail mentioned, there is still a little breathing room.

 

[HighBall]

Trains 708 and 709, effective June 20th.

http://www.eastbaytimes.com/breaking-news/ci_30037605/central-valley-population-soaring-amtrak-adds-expanded-service

MODERATOR NOTE: This post was merged to a previous thread regarding the same topic.

 

[BCL]

Is there really that much lack of cars? I thought the cars are the same as the ones used for Capitol Corridor.

 

[CCC1007]

Is there really that much lack of cars? I thought the cars are the same as the ones used for Capitol Corridor.

Almost all of the state owned and Amtrak owned California cars are in use or in the maintenance cycle every day.

 

[seat38a]

Is there really that much lack of cars? I thought the cars are the same as the ones used for Capitol Corridor.

The new equipment from NS can't come fast enough.

 

[Eric S]

The new equipment from NS can't come fast enough.

I think many of us in the Midwest share your sentiment.

 

[seat38a]

The new equipment from NS can't come fast enough.

I think many of us in the Midwest share your sentiment.

California is one State, and I hope many more to come, that is willing to add rail, but don't have enough equipment to do it right now. LOSSAN is trying to add another Surfliner into the sched, but I believe the equipment shortage is the issue right now.