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Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement discussion (2022-23)
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No. The new tunnels after installation of catenary, will not be able to host 16' tall cars. Amtrak has categorically stated so several...
Nov 20, 2023
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Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement discussion (2022-23)
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It was the finance arm that made GE aircraft engines and Locomotives number one in their respective industries. Welch has become the...
Nov 20, 2023
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Acela 21 (Avelia Liberty) development, testing and deployment
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Amtrak did what the critics wanted, buy a proven product. The TGV is a proven product, but the NEC infrastructure seems to be the problem.
Nov 19, 2023
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Acela 21 (Avelia Liberty) development, testing and deployment
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Did Amtrak have a plan B?
Nov 16, 2023
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Acela 21 (Avelia Liberty) development, testing and deployment
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Not good. https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/alstom-plans-asset-sale-layoffs-as-a-result-of-cash-flow-concerns/
Nov 16, 2023
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Miami Intermodal Center at Miami International Airport
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What would be the point of the wye? It would still have to backup to the old station area to be serviced.
Oct 19, 2023
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Sounds like Amtrak is demanding a wye at MIC...
Oct 19, 2023
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There was one push by a few LA politicians who wanted to take Prop1A money for local projects even though legally they can't. The units...
Oct 15, 2023
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Stadler Flirt Hydrogen MUs for Amtrak California
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I read that CAHSR was trying to cut costs by skipping the catenary. Did not know if it was true or not. Guess it is. I did read (your...
Oct 14, 2023
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Stadler Flirt Hydrogen MUs for Amtrak California
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Aren’t these trains meant to connect with CAHSR in Merced?
Oct 13, 2023
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Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle discussion
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Saw this old video and it reminded me of what the Texas Eagle used to look like....................sad. Yes it was a triweekly back then.
Oct 7, 2023
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$66 billion for Amtrak
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Good points, I remember the days of 18 car long Broadway/Captial limiteds, and Silver trains. Would love to compare the cost recovery...
Oct 3, 2023
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Brightline Trains Florida discussion
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Time to fence the right of way like Amtrak does the NEC. Has to be a government "safety" grant of some type to help pay for it.
Sep 29, 2023
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Brightline Trains Florida discussion
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Will be curious once this line starts and the politicians show up to get there face on TV how much cred this brings to Brightline. How...
Sep 21, 2023
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Texas Central Railway
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These rural land owners HAVE to deal with oil, gas, and electrical companies wanting access across their land. You know what the...
Sep 13, 2023
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