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I'm not referring to Texas Central. I'm referring to the Texas TGV plan from the 80s.

There is no way the airline lobby will let that happen. Remember when Southwest killed the Texas Bullet Train? I believe United actually tried something like that with Amtrak connecting with Newark, but it didn't work out.

I do feel like there are a couple of EAS routes that don't make sense. For example, there is a Cape Air route that goes from Quincy to Chicago. This is in direct competition with the Carl Sandberg/Illinois Zephyr. I think the funds for that route should be moved to somewhere else. Maybe Peoria...

So, what's the deal with the Caltrans trainsets? The cab cars aren't supposed to enter service for another 2 years, so will any cars enter service on that line considering that they use permanently coupled trainsets? If so, how will the cars be coupled together?

I agree. There should definatly be a route between Louisville and Nashville. However, the problem is that the only existing trackage between those two cities isn't very straight or direct, so that route would probably be unnecessarily long and slow

Again. These are pictures of the SSL section. Are there any pictures of the inside of the station?

I definitely wouldn't mid riding 10 hours on this.

Thank you! Whenever intercity bus expansion is brought up, people just say something like "Riding the bus sucks. No one wants that." In reality, it can be expanded using some really nice buses. Think like Red Coach or Vonlane with the big comfy seats that are like La Z Boy recliners.

Ok, now that that's out of the way, let's use a real life scenario. Let's say you live in Havre Montana. Population: less than 10,000. Now , lets say you need to get to Seattle for whatever reason. Your, options are taking Amtrak which has a departure in the afternoon, but that requires an...

I'm sorry. What? I do not see a reason to spend money on a transportation system that gets less bang for your buck because "sOmE PeOpLe dOn't lIkE FlYiNg"

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To add a bit more context to what I said, I believe rural communities would be much better served by the Essential Air service, or even a bus service. This would connect people to much more destinations faster and more efficiently than a long overnight train. So no. I don't really see the need...

So, I used to think that the old Millennium Station, formerly known as Randolph street, was entirely outside before the 2005 remodeling. However, I talked to my uncle who used to take the Metra Electric/IC and I learned that only South Shore Line platforms were outside. The rest of the station...

I also think there should probably be a route between Louisville and Nashville. However, the only existing trackage between those two cities isn't very straight or direct, so that route would probably be unnecessarily long and slow.

Because taking the train is better than flying for under 400 miles. You boomers need to understand that that long distance rail doesn't fit modern America's travel needs and that multiple regional routes would be a much better use of resources.

Yeah. No. Those people would rather fly.

Overall, this looks like a solid map. The only problem I have with it is why does Denver to Cheyenne get a new route but not Grand Rapids to Detroit?

I believe the DAL-HOU route on the map actually is the Texas Central Railroad, since Amtrak entered a partnership with them.

Everyone keeps talking about Chicago to Atlanta and Florida, but lets be honest here. Who would actually use that route?

I imagine that route between Shreveport and Davenport is going to become very busy.