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MetraRy wrote:i wonder why Rock counts drop so much on weekends.Although other reasons have been explored, one hasn't been mentioned: the long, slow slog through Blue Island/Morgan Park/Beverly Hills. That adds 20 minutes to the trip. In general, I'd rather drive than put up with it, although $3/gallon gas, even with an economy car, puts the situation in a different light.
spRocket wrote:Would SWS be a quicker trip downtown?While RI branch trains can take 15-20 minutes longer, running times to downtown via the main line compares favorably to SWS. Plus, RI's LaSalle Street station is more centrally located than CUS, especially for those headed to State St. or the south loop area...
spRocket wrote:I see... so a Saturday SWS run, if it could get off the ground, would probably be better than the typical off-peak RI run - except for the possibility of freight interference.