METRA In-House Car Overhaul

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http://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/article/A-DIY-approach-is-helping-Chicagos-Metra-stretch-its-railcar-rehab-budget--48175?source=pr_digital05/18/2016&email=[e-mail]

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Also concerning Metra:

Electric District

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The proposal for expanded rapid-transit type service on the former IC lines was first brought up in the mid-1990's.  It's notable for a lack of proposals for funding, fare issues, labor matters, etc.

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schlimm

Electric District

 

The colition really has no idea what the technical issues preventing the present electric lines going through Union Station.  Amtrak would never allow a DC CAT to be installed thru Union station.  Amtrak probably will anticipate that the future will have a 25 Kv 60 Hz CAT for HSR.  Now of course the METRA could buy dual voltage units ?  Such as the M-8s the MNRR has purchased.

 

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schlimm

Electric District

 

 

 

 

The colition really has no idea what the technical issues preventing the present electric lines going through Union Station.  Amtrak would never allow a DC CAT to be installed thru Union station.  Amtrak probably will anticipate that the future will have a 25 Kv 60 Hz CAT for HSR.  Now of course the METRA could buy dual voltage units ?  Such as the M-8s the MNRR has purchased.

 

 

 

Based on my discussions with Amtrak's engineering folks they will not accept the proposed ramp from CUS to the Air Line that is a key part of this proposal.