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If you put the quarter billion wasted on the Key and the $180,000,000 here together (Only about $50,000,000 was wasted… ONLY!), plus interest, you get most of Silverliner VI done.

@Acela150, Once upon a time I would have said that’s a horribly cynical take, but then I started riding SEPTA. I say thank goodness, it was a stupid idea to run double decker locomotive hauled trained on the densest commuter rail system in the nation. It would have adversely affected schedules...

It’ll only happen if people stop paying

I think both of these premises re COVID may be true. Amtrak’s inventories are so small, only a small handful of people, who would likely be “more established” would need to remain concerned to keep demand tight and prices high. On the other hand, there are more reports of people picking up great...

Yes, the troopers would. However that segment of 95 is a death trap and currently a major work zone. There really isn’t space for safe enforcement actions. The troopers also have no real desire to patrol that piece of the world. The city dumped it on them in the 1990’s when the Highway Patrol...

In short: No, I’d love if someone had an evidence based theory. I suspect at this point it has more to do with the economy/work trends and safety of the Bay Area. It has been just about worst in nation for over a year with no real improvement.

Nothing says commitment like a car and a half of platform in an extant parking lot.

That is correct. The routing would be very circuitous, but, because Lansdale to Doylestown is a branch, it is rather circuitous, does not offer close to a competitive travel time. I think it would be better for service, including to the Lehigh Valley, if Lansdale were established as a transfer...

The February Monthly Performance Report is out. Again these are monthly, not YTD figures. The following four routes are between 95%-100% of February FY 2020 ridership: Downeaster 98% (42,000) In line with previous months Silver Meteor 98% (20,800) Reclaiming a place California Zephyr 95%...

So in reading the report, I think it got a few things right, and a few things wrong. I think that it is correct in asserting New York would be in one sense easier. Personally, I think the High Bridge alternative better. I think it would be better to run New York to Harrisburg, as that would take...

Regardless of the many differences in policing philosophy between the DA, many of his ADA’s, the USA’s, mayor, governor, president, Philly PD, Amtrak PD, Septa PD, and whoever else, I can promise you incarcerating people for pulling emergency brakes at low speed, causing minimal damage, because...

Congrats on being one of the 450 affected Daily passengers! As I understand it standard intercity coach bus service will be provided from LNC-HAR and all intermediate stations. Amtrak personnel will “theoretically” assist with the transfer. At the least the conductors will make an announcement...

This whole project is such an embarrassment. They have sunk nearly a quarter billion dollars into that mess. It’s hugely glitchy. It was meant to debut in 2013. It finally came to full implementation over COVID. The old analog system was far from perfect, but for the time and money sunk into...

This is actually common on new SEPTA RRD stations. The platform comes in “hollow” prefabricated sections. I think it is also cheaper. It’s very good to see the Commonwealth continue to invest in the route, even in a less than perfect ridership environment. Gunn was heroic in bringing the line...

Per ASMAD, there were 26 frequencies on the NOL-ATL section in 2024, and 46 in 2020, To me that suggests greatly improved ridership per train.

The January Monthly Performance Report is out. Again these are monthly, not YTD figures. Apologies for formatting issues. The following six routes are between 95%-100% of January FY 2020 ridership: Downeaster 97% (42,400-41,300) Illini/Saluki 95% (19,200-18,300) Cascades 99% (51,200-50,800)...

I get the sense the FRA is starting to get really tired of the PSR racket. The chair of the STB apparently voiced unfavorable comments earlier last week. Congress and state legislatures are taking a look at things. It would be a shame if these guys take it over and then get beat over the head...

Just in Business?

In theory, it’s a five hour train ride to Pasco, but only a three and change hour drive. One would think it would be cheaper to have a van or arrange bus service. The hotel, food, loss of first class revenue, a issuance of “we’re sorry” vouchers, plus the loss of passengers’ goodwill, would seem...

I was more thinking NYP, which is I believe a hard no. I figured you’d need to get there to deal with commissary and all that.