I am surprised that this column is so short on facts, and even inaccurate. For example, Acela has no crossings at grade nor freight train interference.
Should more be spent in the Northeast Corridor? Yes. Sadly,Amtrak does not seem to have much of a plan for anything. Very discouraging situation.
Op-Ed Contributor – Obama should focus high-speed rail investment on Acela. – NYTimes.com.
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Logan Nash
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