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Posted by Olog-hai on Thu Jan 23 08:38:36 2020, in response to Re: NJT conducting “Princeton Transitway Study” on Dinky ROW, posted by Joe V on Thu Jan 23 08:28:02 2020. What a nonsensical statementI'm happy I didn't make it, then. They need 9 dual-powered locos with that capability for weekday service. They already have 35 such locos. Now they are getting 17 more at $10 million. Ordinary diesel locos cost half that much Sadly, the tightening number of diesel-electric (normal diesel) locomotive makers drives the cost up too. A new unit would be in the range of $6 million these days. The way NJT is doing things, they're spending more than enough money to not only electrify to Bay Head but also rebuild the old Philadelphia & Long Branch RR to Seaside Heights (including electrification). The train covers that in 5 minutes. A bus cannot It'd be miraculous to find a bus that can achieve a 32˝-mph average speed over 2.7 miles. Consider the acceleration factor. |
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