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Re: Significant part of former LIRR Wading River Branch to become rail trail |
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Posted by Hart Bus on Tue Apr 14 10:21:31 2009, in response to Re: Significant part of former LIRR Wading River Branch to become rail trail, posted by trainsarefun on Mon Apr 13 12:59:53 2009. I am not an anti-LIRR Nimby. I have been waiting 30 years for the electrification and its possible adding to the value of my house. While I don't take the train to NYC anymore, I did so about 1-2 times a week years ago.With electrification would come more frequent service and double tracking to PJ. When McGiver said that the funds were to go to the KO branch I was disappointed but understood that with limited dollars, you have to use them for the greater good. It was also claimed at that time that Islip/MacArthur Airport was going to relocate the passenger terminal to the north side of the field so that you would get on a "people mover" or walk a small distance to the station. That never happened was a great idea to take the pressure of JFK and LGA. To put the railyard at Lake Road would be to destroy a beautiful view of an open field. What about the noise from the idling motors as well as the additional traffic that the train crews generate. You are talking about a change in lifestyle. Also by putting it there, what's the incentive to electrify further east to Smithown or PJ? |
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