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Face it people, the railroads that we(Amtrak) have to contract in order to run our trains over, don't want us there. If it was up to them, there would be no passenger trains outside of the heavily populated metropolitan areas across this country. So there would be no need to keep the tracks in pristien condition for us to run at the speeds we should and can be running. Amtrak own a stretch of track from Indiana into Michigan in which they are allowed over 100 mph. They've recently upgraded some of the switches on this route, so they can go through them at a higher speed. Most of the route is single track with long passing sidings. Also, there will be a more sophisticated signalling system or traffic control system coming soon. Plus, in case you haven't noticed, most of our Northeast Corridor trains are now being allowed higher speeds along most of the mainline. Much of the mainline between Washington, DC and New York City are getting much needed improvements to the infrastructure. Currently, many of the trains are being allowed 135 mph running. Yes, I've sat in the cab on some of these trains, and we've come close to 135. Hopefully, in the near future, we'll be cruising at the speeds that the other high-speed trains are running. When they were testing our high speed trainsets, they topped out at approximently 164 mph in and around Princeston Junction in New Jersey. Much needed capital($$$) will bring this(our) mainline and maybe others up to the standards that have eluded us for four decades and that other countries are enjoying right now. <br /> <br /> <br />Glenn <br />A R E A L RAILROADER...A TRUE AMERICAN!!!
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