AmtrakerBx
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Aug 24, 2002
- Messages
- 44
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Guilford again blocks 79 mph train speeds
The Surface Transportation Board last week reported a court action was instituted on March 26 before the U.S. Court of Appeals in the district, effectively blocking any chance of Amtrak’s Downeaster running at 79 mph until the case can be heard. The court action involves the proceeding, No. 03-1086, Boston and Maine Corp., et al, v. Surface Transportation Board and United States of America.
The train operates between Portland, Maine and Boston. Amtrak, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and Guilford Transportation Systems at odds over whether 112-pound rail was safe enough to run passenger trains at 79 mph. Four times the STB has ruled in favor of Amtrak and NNEPRA, but Guilford continually finds ways to block the speed. Trains are now limited to 59 mph.
Guilford again blocks 79 mph train speeds
The Surface Transportation Board last week reported a court action was instituted on March 26 before the U.S. Court of Appeals in the district, effectively blocking any chance of Amtrak’s Downeaster running at 79 mph until the case can be heard. The court action involves the proceeding, No. 03-1086, Boston and Maine Corp., et al, v. Surface Transportation Board and United States of America.
The train operates between Portland, Maine and Boston. Amtrak, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and Guilford Transportation Systems at odds over whether 112-pound rail was safe enough to run passenger trains at 79 mph. Four times the STB has ruled in favor of Amtrak and NNEPRA, but Guilford continually finds ways to block the speed. Trains are now limited to 59 mph.
