The Piedmont turns in Atlanta could be done but it appears the following is needed.
1. A new siding west of station with 2 switches
2. Additional switch east of station to allow quick car sorting
2a. Additional station signalingfor these switches that can be locally controlled.
3. yard switcher
4. 480 V connections ( 2 or 3 ).
5. Passenger platform on south side of Atlantic siding
6. Elevator and stair to platform #5.
This would definitely also allow for the cut off cars proposed for the Crescent. Two birds with one stone. This would also enable station work without additional traveling thru Howell diamonds, wye, & CP
Why are we giving up on trains, both long distance and corridor operations while Europe, Japan, China, and now even Russia and others are constructing high speed solutions to move far more people than roads and airlines??? The current subsidy to Amtrak is simply a pittance, keeping them gasping for air just to survive. The equipment on even former "name trains" like the Zephyr, Daylight and Desert Wind is in pathetic condition while the routes are clogged with frieght traffic that keep speeds far below design levels. We can't seem to create grade separations to keep trucks and cars from trying to outrun a locomotive. The USA will never be great again as long as the GOP congress hates trains.
I think your "why" has been answered very thoroughly already. Just read previoius postings and other threads on long idstance trains.
dmikeeGOP congress hates trains
If it was that simple we would have sent schlimm up to Capitol Hill with a Chocolate Cake and Bible to convince them not to hate.
CMStPnP dmikee GOP congress hates trains If it was that simple we would have sent schlimm up to Capitol Hill with a Chocolate Cake and Bible to convince them not to hate.
dmikee GOP congress hates trains
Single malt whisky and comic books would be more effective.
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