by Jersey_Mike
I just rode the line and to my horror I discovered that they are indeed going ahead with the single tracking project. Passing sidings are being built at Netown and Cheltenham Jcts and CSX already has a bagged "darth vader" block signal to step in when CP-Cheltenham Jct is taken out of service.
When this happens it will be a sad day. The reduction in capacity will probably put the skids on any expansion to Newtown. Moreover, the Fox chase line is a fine example of main-line track with a lot of unique catenary structure on it. It will be a cold day in hell before CSX would ever allow SEPTA back onto its line no matter now dire the circumstances. When SEPTA gets hit with the enevitable delays associated with passing siding operation there will be no option left to them.
When this happens it will be a sad day. The reduction in capacity will probably put the skids on any expansion to Newtown. Moreover, the Fox chase line is a fine example of main-line track with a lot of unique catenary structure on it. It will be a cold day in hell before CSX would ever allow SEPTA back onto its line no matter now dire the circumstances. When SEPTA gets hit with the enevitable delays associated with passing siding operation there will be no option left to them.