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Posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Sun Dec 14 19:40:16 2008, in response to Re: Archer Avenue at 20, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Dec 14 19:18:52 2008. Not sure what kind of a waiver you have in mind, but I just don't see something that's going to allow DM30s, M7s, and R179*s to co-exist.A waiver from the FRA that would allow the R179 and future NYCTA fleets to use FRA trackage without complying with FRA regulations. The theory is that the ASC system acts as enough of a safety system to prevent collisions. Of course, this would require a very permissive FRA which I just don't see ever happening without a massive change in the regulatory environment or a magical act of Congress. It would require running more trains on the Flushing Line to sustain both the Whitestone/College Point Branch and the Flushing Branch. Given that there has been unwillingness to do that, it's hard to see that happening. Admittedly, that's the problem with the Whitestone Spur. Can the Flushing Railway maintain high TPH (36 + 6 for the spur?) along with the ability to turn the extra trains from the spur. Of course, does Main Street need as many trains if riders from College Point and Whitestone are picking up the train on the Spur? That's a term I have not heard in a long, long time.... It's sometimes the second best and in other cases, the best option for a railfan. :) |
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