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Posted by Edwards! on Fri Jul 12 16:37:32 2024, in response to Re: Retired R46's, posted by Train Dude on Fri Jul 12 09:56:32 2024. Not to mention,less rolling stock to maintain, doing the same work/ level of service.The Problem was the overall cost of modifying the system so they could operate. The Eastern Division turned out to be the most costly,so it wasn't included. Funny thing. It wasn't all of the tunnels that were problematic,it was elevated structures. I find that, since the Jamaica Line Was part of the SAS program,at first, it should have been modified for the use of the 75ft cars. However, when the SAS was cancelled,along with the majority of the new routes program, there was no longer a reason for the modifications,at least according to the Transit Authority. The MTA acknowledged that the work was EXTENSIVE, involving relocation of structural piers, interlocking, platform extensions,wayside equipment, yard extension etc. Honestly, I believe the East was fine with out all the fancy bells and whistles. It's trains could still travel anywhere in the system. |
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