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George Harris
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Ohio finally starts the process for new Amtrak service
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Plenty could be found here. This is simple media ignorance. I have seen articles about freight train derailments or other issues that...
Today at 1:42 PM
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Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle discussion
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This Phoenix Line discussion is about to turn into a subject of its own. I found a piece of a 2004 UP Employee Timetable for this area...
Today at 1:41 AM
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George Harris
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Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle discussion
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Buckeye to Wellton is 106 of the 136 miles between Phoenix and Wellton. So far as I know, everything west of Phoenix is at best local...
Tuesday at 6:57 PM
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Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle discussion
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Just a little more on the direct route via Maricopa versus the old passenger route via Phoenix: Tucson to Picacho: 46 miles Picacho to...
Tuesday at 2:01 AM
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George Harris
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Empire Corridor upgrades
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All EIS reports are supposed to have a "No build" alternative which is to be used as a basis to justify the need to do something.
Saturday at 12:54 PM
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George Harris
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Brightline Trains Florida discussion 2023 Q4
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Because Florida East Coast did not join Amtrak. By that time FEC had no passenger trains, so neither did it want to nor could it be...
Saturday at 12:48 PM
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George Harris
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Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle discussion
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First, the FRA regulation states "60 mph or faster" for passenger and "50 mph or faster" for freight. Consequently you have lines with...
Friday at 11:53 PM
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George Harris
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Empire Corridor upgrades
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The problem is that these 4 were on very close track centers, somewhere under 13 feet, possibly 12''6" maybe less. Therefore, you...
Friday at 2:28 AM
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George Harris
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Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle discussion
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And signals, and don't forget about the likely need for bridge replacements. Siding spacing likely to be longer than 12 miles. More...
Friday at 1:42 AM
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George Harris
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The Electrification discussion
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Sorry, but the electrification had been removed quite a few years before the line itself was abandoned. Not sure, but I think it was...
Nov 22, 2023
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George Harris
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Shinkansen/JR help
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Japanese trains are usually very precisely on time. In our one trip to Japan, in 2005, we had at one point an 8 minute connection...
Nov 22, 2023
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George Harris
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The Electrification discussion
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Actually, i think I do, at least in part. You don't try to do it all at once. Find the routes that have the best benefit/cost ratio...
Nov 22, 2023
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George Harris
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Michigan Service 355 derailment in New Buffalo, MI
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This whole thing sounds like something between the Three Stooges and the Keystone Kops. There is a sign on the crossing warning posts...
Nov 20, 2023
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George Harris
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MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) discussion
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One major problem that can be seen in many public versus private systems is that maintenance is essentially invisible. Thus, in public...
Nov 18, 2023
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George Harris
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MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) discussion
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Tight gauge is essentially self-correcting over time as tight gauge results in increased side wear of the rail. It is not desirable...
Nov 17, 2023
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