This might be slightly off topic, but is there a reason the border patrol can't do the check's on the train while it's in motion? That's what they do on the cross border (non-schengen) European trains. It would save so much time.
That's huge. I guess that explains why they were teasing construction in Vegas yesterday. I'm gonna be honest, I was worried they weren't gonna get that grant.
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/new-amtrak-line-connecting-chicago-milwaukee-and-twin-cities-expected-to-launch-in-spring
Didn't know this was happening so soon.
According to this, it sounds like Beverly Branch is going to be converted into a quasi light rail line. This is something I've been dreaming about for years. If this is done right, it could turn one of the worst served areas of the city by transit, into one of the best.
https://metra.com/newsroom/metra-receive-1693m-grant-zero-emission-trainsets
I'm glad that locomotive conversation idea got dropped and now they are actually doing something smart. I'm guessing they are going to be Stadler Akkus.