Here’s my modest proposal for high-speed rail in the United States:
🚄A high-speed rail line carrying passengers at speeds at or above 180 mph. Anywhere.🛤️
Modest proposal for new U.S. metro lines🚇:
100% federal funding for 10 new automated metro routes replicating the top 10 busiest bus routes, but only 1 per metro area. All procurement managed by the FTA or its designate. All environmental process waived
As posted by @railroadraccoon.bsky.social over on the other platform the other day, Amtrak is sending a legacy Acela trainset (minus the power cars) up to Hornell for Alstom to explore refurbishing for reuse. It's important to note that there's no guarantee the coaches will be reusable...
I do enjoy the Scots in Boston sharing “the T is a subway, not a beverage” commentary…
One even learned that it’s the oldest subway in North America.
🚇☕️
•State/local or other non-federal funds can be added to extend to areas of local priority.
•Local transit systems may request spec modifications of federal procurement type to allow for adaptability with existing network & yards.
"Supporters and opponents of the Blue Line expansion plan are eagerly awaiting a new report that compares the cost of expanding and running the light rail system to an expanded bus transit system."
Brightline West Moves Ahead With New Railway Infrastructure Contracts | Vetta Fi -
www.advisorperspectives.com/articles/202...
