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Posted by Dupont Circle Station on Thu Sep 16 07:12:06 2010, in response to Re: P Train Will Run In October, posted by Kriston Lewis on Wed Sep 15 22:25:43 2010. Why the hell is it that people see a number and jump all over it, in spite of it being stated that it was theoretical or illustrative? That was the number kicked around as the max for weekday peak if Amtrak had gone out and the TA had to fit in specials along with something resembling regular service on the J and 8th Av. If there's greater need, tweak the damn railroad to allow for more. However, the P is supposedly going to be a non-stop special only for LIRR passengers for one weekend. If service will only run via the Bway, they can just as easily take the regular E or J service and arrive at their destination sooner than if they wait for a train that in all likelihood will not pass its leader. Running it as a JC-JC loop, however, would allow for greater capacity while maximizing utilization of trains and crews. Service at Sutphin would effectively be doubled just by having trains serving both levels/routings. Deadheading to 145th would add a minimum of 40 minutes of wasted time for trains to get up there and back and would not provide this increased capability.This has absolutely nothing to do with whether Bway or QB is faster to Manhattan. It's all about being able to efficiently move the greatest number of anticipated additional riders for one weekend. And, there probably will be reduced ridership over a "normal" weekend because those making discretionary trips either won't or will drive to avoid the "inconvenience." |
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