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Posted by GojiMet86 on Sat Jul 9 01:51:43 2016, in response to Re: What type of cars to borrow Silverliner V problems, posted by 3-9 on Sat Jul 9 01:45:58 2016. Copied from railroad.net/forums.http://railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=72&t=162919&start=150#p1392104 "Lease agreements almost signed and ready for: Amtrak 2x ACS64 5x Amfleets NJT 1x ALP-44 8x Comet cars MARC 5x passenger cars New schedule starts July 11th (Monday): Trenton Line - removing 12 SL-IV and putting 1x NJT and 1x MARC consist (+300 seats) Trenton/Cornwells/Levittown platforms are being extended with pavement Warminster line - additional local service between Center City/Glenside (+1440 seats) Paoli/Thorndale - 3x quick turns between Bryn Mawr using Amfleet equipment Lansdale/Doylestown - Additional early AM train(s) Looking at express bus routes from high traffic stations to Center City Not done leasing equipment - additional equipment possible from Amtrak and other agencies from across country DNC likely not to affect railroad scheduling/passenger counts 240 trucks total = 37 have no cracks 480 beams total = 264 have cracks Repair is not likely possible given magnitude of problem, not entirely ruled out (SEPTA and Rotem both came to this conclusion) If repair is out of questions, Rotem has already sourced steel for new parts. Trucks are under warranty Service disruption will likely last through August, at minimum." |
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