North East Corridor (NEC) speeds, new stations and state of repair (2025)

[pennyk]

From January 2, 2025 forward, please post comments discussing North East Corridor (NEC) speeds, new stations and state of repair here. For previous posts regarding North East Corridor (NEC) speeds, new stations and state of repair, please refer to this thread, which is currently locked:

https://www.amtraktrains.com/thread...ew-stations-and-state-of-repair.78814/page-13

 

[Amtrak25]

I much rather they re-focus their effort on simply replacing catenary to constant tension north of the Brunswicks so that it doesn't get ripped down every week or two when the temperature hits 85. Very few people care about increasing speed limits to save Acela 80 seconds.

 

[B&Ofan]

I much rather they re-focus their effort on simply replacing catenary to constant tension north of the Brunswicks so that it doesn't get ripped down every week or two when the temperature hits 85. Very few people care about increasing speed limits to save Acela 80 seconds.

It's not just the speed advantages of constant tension catenary, it's the reliability it provides. The problem is people don't notice when things just work as expected. Think about all the delays from down wire north of New Haven, well I can't think of any. Serious I totally agree that fixing the overhead should be top priority.

 

[NE933]

Smoothing and tightening up the tracks are also important. Going thru Harrold interlocking is a rock and roll ride, in both directions.

 

[jis]

Smoothing and tightening up the tracks are also important. Going thru Harrold interlocking is a rock and roll ride, in both directions.

Harold Bypass for Amtrak has been nder construction for over ten years now.

 

[Amtrak25]

Didn't funding from Harold Bypass come out of the MTA ESA budget, which David Gunn insisted upon for affecting Sunnyside Yard with its construction ?

 

[jis]

Didn't funding from Harold Bypass come out of the MTA ESA budget, which David Gunn insisted upon for affecting Sunnyside Yard with its construction ?

No. It was a separate federal appropriation

 

[west point]

Amtrak is going to receive an very improved P-95 track renewal machine. With second P-95 maybe the NEC will get improved track?

https://www.railwaygazette.com/infr...newals-train-ready-for-delivery/68085.article