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And to add to what JIS just said, this is why you should never ride in vestibule ends of a coach, it is the crumple zone of the car.

We covered all that and now we are just repeating.

Stop, Look and Listen is only for unprotected crossings, it is not in any other state rules

most interlockings and third rail section switches are within a mile of each other, so that 5-minute timer keeps getting reset every time the Locomotive gaps.

The Dual modes for Empire service are being bought by NY state, not Amtrak As for continuous operation in E mode, guaranteed even if its touted, it will be on as needed bases per operations center, just like current Genesis The third rail has many gaps, for section switches, interlockings etc...

a Subsidy of over $60 per passenger is ridiculous.

Seat belts are of no use, even hitting a truck does not really decelerate a train. The entire cab is a safety cage and despite windows shattered does not even mean glass entered cab as several layers of plastic are embedded, the corner post did their job despite being damaged.

https://www.zip06.com/news/20230522/hartford-seeks-to-cut-sle-service/

Besides the MN order a 6 unit order for ConnDot has been approved.

test train ? chargers or Avelia Liberty ? as chargers are not allowed to power trough NYP and tunnels.

The problem is acceptance, once Amtrak accepts the cars with flaws, it is a point of argument for lawyers as it would be a contract dispute.

short? believe all platforms in New Haven are either 10 or 12 car lengths.

on MN bikes are free, but only allowed on certain trains outside rush hour.

Motor cycles of any kind are not allowed on Metro North trains, currently even E-bikes are under discussion as Customers will try to charge them in train which is a fire hazard. Bike regulations for Metro-North Railroad Pretty sure Amtrak is even tighter on Bike rules.

first of 5 locomotives almost ready.

Having all sets face the same way, makes it easier to spot trains for Fuel or Sewage dumping. operational it should not make big difference

get the Dramamine.

UP is a railroad with deep pockets and support shops all over. PTC requires daily testing and specialists to maintain it. chances of a park service maintaining PTC equipment is near zero.

A perfect example of this was the Budd RDC other than seats it was take it or leave it . on later SPV (vendor car) it was a Budd shell and trucks , with any and all other parts specified by customer, seats, engine, electrical configuration, cab seats, APU, etc. it turned out not to successful

The trackage between the water gap and Moscow are not in great shape and have lots of slow speed curves, from Moscow to Scranton it's in better shape but still not Passenger worthy unless you run a Steam town excursion. not only has the track to be totally redone but reliable signal system/PTC...