Wonder if Amtrak and CT could not agree on who pays for the additional CAT ? It would appear that most additional CAT would benefit only Shore line east trains but a detailed analysis of how Amtrak trains would pass SLE trains is for some poster more in the know.
Next is the rolling stock issue. MNRR claims all their M-8s are needed west of New haven but have to wonder. Any one remember the scheduled delivery dates of the additional cars ?
Refurbishing MBTA equipment seems now to be a folly. Further MBTA gets a free ride on operational needed at end of lease period. Follow the money on this contract ?
Until ridership proves substantial to justify electrification that cross will not be borne for several years. haope Amtrak made provisions or even placed markers for support poles for the CAT.
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s Department of Transportation and Amtrak are sparring over who is at fault for problems that are likely to delay the debut of the Hartford Line commuter service between New Haven, Conn., and Springfield, Mas...
http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2018/04/06-connecticut-amtrak-spar-over-blame-in-delays-for-new-commuter-service
Brian Schmidt, Editor, Classic Trains magazine
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