homersimpson101
Train Attendant
How far north and south do you think they can extend the route of the Amtrak California Capitol Corridor?
Would it be totally off base to think they could run Oakland/EMY to Reno 2-3 days a week. Fri to Sun. Airlines have started targeted service like that the last 10 years. The infrastructure is in place. Won’t happen but I think it would work especially if you could use idled equipment over the weekend. Basic transportation without the fun of the former fun train.But seriously, there's been talk of Reno for the Capital Corridor, but it seems unlikely at the moment.
I think there are plans for a NE extension, to Chico, but I think that's the San Joaquin via Yuba City.
But seriously, there's been talk of Reno for the Capital Corridor, but it seems unlikely at the moment.
I think there are plans for a NE extension, to Chico, but I think that's the San Joaquin via Yuba City.
Interesting, thanks for posting. So, question, it's not totally clear to me, would this be Amtrak California running the trains or perhaps Caltrain?Some news about extension to Central Coast...
https://www.ksbw.com/article/connec...alifornia/60660407?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
The Siskiyou line between SAC and EUG would take five hours longer than on the Cascade line. On the internet there used to be a well-done analysis of turning it into a European high-speed rail line and the cost was horrible. I would never say never, but there are a lot of other things to be done first.It’s better to build a passenger service before it’s needed! Also there is “induced demand” for good on time passenger rail. Being on time is more important than reaching “ high speed “ goals.
The route that needs attention on the west Coast is from Sacramento to Eugene via the original SP route. It should go thru Sacramento Airport. From Redding south it would be on a Class 3 road from Tehama Junction to Woodland or even all the way to Davis were it would connect to the Capital Corridir route. The Swiss model should be used. If your not aware of this do some research on YouTube for Railways Explained!
The route to Chico also needs to be established. California and specifically the Sacramento Valley north to Southetn Oregon and Eugene needs passenger rail. Not high Speed but Just in Time!!
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