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Old 08-09-2015, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Lindamal View Post
The routing mentioned in the paper was for CSX freight service ....... Amtrak has service to DC then to Chicago on either train 29 or 51 ..... Very expensive !
So if CSX can run a freight train Why Can't Amtrak run a passenger train ??

The DC / Chicago route takes 43 hours I can drive it in 19 + 10 hour rest/sleep stop Near Nashville 29 hours total. Trains are a very fuel efficient way of moving large numbers of people. With the way the Airlines are nickel and Dimeing us not to mention the cramped seating it's a golden opportunity for the railroads to make a comeback and provide the FAST Comfortable travelling European countries are accustomed to.