Yes, another study. Trains newswire reported this.
“NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two Nashville lawmakers have introduced a bill in the state legislature asking for a study of possible Amtrak service connecting Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis.”
Only the Nashville- Chattanooga portion is part of Amtrak’s ‘Connect Us’ plan and is probably the most difficult to implement due to the topography and freight traffic volume. I’d vote for Memphis to Nashville as it’s a direct route with no mountains and certainly has the major cities. It would also provide system connectivity with the CONO.
“NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two Nashville lawmakers have introduced a bill in the state legislature asking for a study of possible Amtrak service connecting Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis.”
Only the Nashville- Chattanooga portion is part of Amtrak’s ‘Connect Us’ plan and is probably the most difficult to implement due to the topography and freight traffic volume. I’d vote for Memphis to Nashville as it’s a direct route with no mountains and certainly has the major cities. It would also provide system connectivity with the CONO.