Re: ''Just only'' $1.4 Billion to build Staten Island North Shore & West Shore Lines? (649439) | |||
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Re: ''Just only'' $1.4 Billion to build Staten Island North Shore & West Shore Lines? |
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Posted by trainsarefun on Mon Jul 14 18:20:52 2008, in response to Re: ''Just only'' $1.4 Billion to build Staten Island North Shore & West Shore Lines?, posted by Aq Arcticson on Mon Jul 14 17:46:00 2008. My guess is that it's mostly a matter of converting infrastructure.The subway in this area - NYCT and PATH - have a variety of characteristics that would have to be met to allow compatible running. So that means the power (third rail at the correct voltage DC), signal system, clearances (especially vertical - subway tunnels are fairly tight), high platforms at the right height and of the proper length, etc. It would be fairly difficult and expensive to do. Plus I doubt that we would ever see street running with subway equipment. |