Posted by
Sand Box John
on Sat Aug 1 00:47:44 2015, in response to A super crazy fantasy idea, posted by NIMBYkiller on Fri Jul 31 11:38:56 2015.
edf40wrjww2msgDetail:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Do your worst...- 2 new North River Tunnels adjacent to existing tunnels.
- Add 3rd and 4th track to Northeast Corridor from North River Tunnels to Newark Penn Station.
- Electrify all Long Island Railroad commuter territory with overhead AC.
- Electrify all New Jersey Transit commuter territory with overhead AC.
- Make the necessary improvements to speed up the loading and discharging of passengers in New York Penn Station.
- Operate all commuter trains that service New York Penn Station as through trains.
- Relay or terminate Long Island Railroad trains at various stations in New Jersey.
- Relay or terminate New Jersey trains at various stations on Long Island.
- Make the necessary improvements to the various stations on Long Island and in New Jersey for relaying and midday storage.
- Get the FRA to change the regulation applicable to electric multiple units.
- Convert all locomotive pulled trains on both commuter railroads to multiple unit electric.
John in the sand box of Maryland's eastern shore.
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