Recent content by homersimpson101

Do you think this overnight train between San Francisco and Los Angeles will really happen? https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/sf-la-night-train-dreamstar-union-pacific-mou-19368043.php

Why are Amtrak California (Capitol Corridor) trains almost always on time but long-distance Amtrak trains are mostly delayed by a few hours? They both run on Union Pacific tracks, but it seems long-distance trains suffer the most. Why?

How exactly is Brightline West "America's first true high speed rail system"? Isn't the Acela in the North East Corridor considered a high speed rail system?

How far north and south do you think they can extend the route of the Amtrak California Capitol Corridor?

But I heard that the new generation of long distance cars would be single level because of ADA requirements? Will these new bi-level cars have elevators inside of them?

Does anybody know what the future Superliners will look like? Will the long distance fleet be replaced with single level Siemen Venture cars attached with Viewliner sleeper cars?

That's a great idea! Is there a reason why they won't offer frequent Big Boy excursion rides?

Where can I find a detailed map that shows where the Railtown 1897 excursion trains run on?

Thanks! I never knew this. Wonderful. I am zooming in on the Zephyr route from Sacramento to Reno and I am amazed that a majority of the track uses concrete ties. Wow!

How do I view the California Zephyr route map on google maps? I want to be able to see a detailed satellite view of the route the California Zephyr travels.

What is the average speed of the Coast Starlight? Is it around 45 mph because I don't think they can run at 79 mph all the way?

For example, it takes the Coast Starlight 12-14 hours to go from the SF Bay Area to Los Angeles. By contrast, driving that distance only takes 7 hours. Why?

Is it because Union Pacific has no interest, or does the federal government mandate that all passenger rail service fall under only Amtrak?

Can Union Pacific bring back their own passenger trains? What is the likelihood that Union Pacific will do this since they own the tracks that Amtrak runs on? And they can make a profit of it since they own most of the rail in the USA. It would be cool to see a modern revision of the M-10000.

Thanks for sharing!