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Posted by Edwards! on Mon Sep 26 02:45:27 2022, in response to Re: Blog Post: IBX cannot be a tram, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sun Sep 25 16:35:07 2022. There are various models of FRA compatible LRT type railcars out there.Take NJTransit's River Line. It definitely operates along a "freight" corridor,with shared operational assets in which rapid transit has most of the daytime traffic, and freight has the late evening/overnight movement. The Triboro RX is effectively dead at this moment, with the the MTA claiming the ROW for its MNRR. IF, and I'm using that strongly, they happen to pick Regional rail vehicles for the IBX,then this would be a waste of resources, if the line isn't extended into the Bronx and Westchester County. The cars should be duel powered with overhead power collectors like the M8s along with over and under third rail power shoes. While I am throwing my support behind the line,I'm supporting the LRT option because I know this line will never move beyond Jackson Hts because of how the MTA operates. The same corridor that is being used for the New Haven route was intended for subway services via the Second Ave SUBWAY for as far back as forever. The fact that this was forever put on hold,but MNRR service was pushed instead, after being told for years that there was no money for SECOND AVE extension into the Bronx. I underscore this,because often,in NYC,grandiose plans are put on display with great fanfare, millions of dollars spent on "studies",resulting in nothing being built. What's even more important, is the fact that the MTA has played the three card Monty game with funding before, receiving money for a particular project, then redistributing those funds for other purposes. New York City deserves better. This is why I advocate the LRT option over Regional rail. Also,it's pretty obvious that with LGA right at the door steps of new lines terminal in Jackson Hts,it would make the most sense to use the infrastructure to reach the Airport proper. A LRT can navigate the Airport with little issue that a regional rail car would need a elevated structure,or subway to do. Also,the MTA could build a complete system around the IBX,using some street running and ROWS available for use such as the Rockaway and Montauk lines. The potential for City wide applications are overwhelmingly positive with the right motivation and advocatecy. |
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