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CSX is clearing the route for doublestacks so it will be possible in the near future. My last Amtrak trip was on the Auto Train southbound (I drove from Boston) and I felt it would be great if it left from New Jersey since the traffic north of Richmond was absolutely ridiculous. I have a friend who just drove back from Massachusetts and she said that the traffic is now pretty bad for the entire trip on 95 even through the southern states. So I think Amtrak would do very well with a train from the New Jersey area but I do have to mention that the Auto Train has been seriously downgraded over the last few years and that has changed people's opinions down here in Florida. It used to be a pleasant "land cruise" experience but now it's more like a utilitarian "ferry".

[QUOTE="cocojacoby, post: 1029787, member: 8341"] CSX is clearing the route for doublestacks so it will be possible in the near future. My last Amtrak trip was on the Auto Train southbound (I drove from Boston) and I felt it would be great if it left from New Jersey since the traffic north of Richmond was absolutely ridiculous. I have a friend who just drove back from Massachusetts and she said that the traffic is now pretty bad for the entire trip on 95 even through the southern states. So I think Amtrak would do very well with a train from the New Jersey area but I do have to mention that the Auto Train has been seriously downgraded over the last few years and that has changed people's opinions down here in Florida. It used to be a pleasant "land cruise" experience but now it's more like a utilitarian "ferry". [/QUOTE]

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