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I believe that some sort of rail service will return east of New Orleans, as Amtrak is still looking at options for this route. I emailed the Florida Department of Transportation, and I got a response saying that they are looking at options and want to implement corridor-type service from NO to Florida, replacing the Sunset. Amtrak wants the four states to pay for this service. Now someone tell me why there should be corridor service instead of the Sunset.
Currently, the Sunset arrives NO at 4. It could continue on east around 7, which gives it enough padding in NO. It would be able to serve the Gulf Coast at good times as well. The same could be said for the westbound Sunset with a few adjustments. It takes 21 hours from NO to Orlando, so any type of corridor service would have to travel in the middle of the night as well. I believe the best service would be just to restore the Sunset east, as many passengers traveling east of NO would travel through west on the Sunset. Thoughs, opinions?
Currently, the Sunset arrives NO at 4. It could continue on east around 7, which gives it enough padding in NO. It would be able to serve the Gulf Coast at good times as well. The same could be said for the westbound Sunset with a few adjustments. It takes 21 hours from NO to Orlando, so any type of corridor service would have to travel in the middle of the night as well. I believe the best service would be just to restore the Sunset east, as many passengers traveling east of NO would travel through west on the Sunset. Thoughs, opinions?