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Re: LIRR DE/DMS Some reasons why |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Fri Feb 29 12:52:04 2008, in response to Re: LIRR DE/DMS Some reasons why, posted by trainsarefun on Fri Feb 29 12:16:55 2008. I think the logic is easy to see. Do you spend millions electrifying the line to Greenport for the 3 trains a day which use it? Do you spend millions on expensive dual mode cars? If not, do you abandon all direct service from Penn Station to the current unelectrified parts of the system? Electrification makes no sense when train usage drops below a certain point. Note that NJT doesn't have electrification on many parts of the system that DO justify it, like the Main/Bergen lines. Diesel engines are the most cost-effective means of providing service to the areas I noted in previous posts that would not get any third rail. |
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