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Crew legality would almost disappear on those routes that can support a 2nd train about 12 hours different that the first train. Note there are very few problems on the east coast Florida trains including Palmetto and Auto Train. As far as equipment turns do not expect any relief before 2035 -...

Why are the figures for revenue passenger miles (RPMs) not given for NEC, LD, & state supported given. That way a better comparison can be made. As well, does the LD RPMs on the NEC go to LD RPMs or to the NEC RPMs?

NS has done a good job of no longer delaying the Crescent. However last night's 20 took ~ a 40 Minute delay for freight train interference at Howell junction. As usual it was a CSX freight that blocked #20 from getting to the station. I keep wondering if NS is charged with these delays or CSX...

Did this last 5.0 quake shake any bricks loose?

The no cars for many persons is a very difficult multi situations problem. The costs for a new car or even a 8 year or less old one has become too expensive for many persons. Many of those who I have spoken to think that that is the plan by certain POLs to keep them "down on the farm". Also...

Heavy equipment Cassion boring equipment is arriving at work site. https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/infrastructure/news/55235457/ct-norwalk-construction-site-grows-for-walk-bridge-replacement-project-as-super-size-equipment-arrives

Was hoping someone could post some pictures of damages to NS and CSX. Since Trains Magazine Forum is out of service for most posters.

What builders made the different various Heritage fleet seats?

Just a repeat of CAF problems.

IMO this route or one similar to the upper reaches of the LP is needed. However, how much money can come from the state and feds for this project may depend on state and Federal election results. This route needs to be balanced with the main route DTW - CHI improvements that can reduce the...

When did the tree fall? Anyone live close by?

This sleeper situation is very confusing to this person. For a full single level sleeper, the median fares bucket seems to be 3 - 4 + times what a full coach brings in. Now if Amtrak would get all its single level sleeper in service and order more the revenue potential would seem very pro...

Interesting point. What would be the south route running time? If longer than Cascades route would put a crimp in making the Seattle turn on time?

Fire department delays on NEC today Oct 14. Delays between Philadelphia 30th st (PHL) and Wilmington (WIL) October 14, 2024 05:30 PM Trains traveling between Philadelphia 30th st (PHL) and Wilmington (WIL) are experiencing delays due to fire department activity. Authorities have placed a...

Congress will have to legislate the termination of this Balkanization of Amtrak service. Any route that goes 2 or more states should not be subject to the 750 mile artificial limit. That IMO was an effeort by certain POLs to limit Amtrak and travel demand.

The quicker ROW work can be completed the better for passenger awareness/ Have to wonder if Amtrak did not have enough workers to work at least 2 shifts rehabbing the Keystone? Now for freights soome time has to be allowed for freight service to run any work zone at night.

What time of the day the big one happens in Portland will determine where the major injuries will happen. That includes the station.

All these signal problems . Why no problems in Europe? Is it something with wheel and rail profiles??

Reported a passenger train had a green but switch sent it into a goods train. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/drone-visuals-capture-extent-of-destruction-after-mysuru-darbhanga-derails/vi-AA1s7XFt?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=1c7bb7b0ffda49ae80514a8041619fe4&ei=18...

One of wife's son who lives in downtown Orlando still no power. His gasoline generator only running intermittently due to lack of gasoline.