As we all know, the arthur kill lift bridge is used to connect staten island to nj at cranford jct.
(Lets say for the sake of the conversation the northshore branch is restored totally from ST George to Arlington for passenger service)
Now building upon that topic the possibility of running through trains from staten island over the ak lift bridge to nj, then traveling up the NEC into Newark Penn and New York Penn. It would be a great pt step forward for staten island (eliminating the dependence upon the ferry and express bus service which is spotty)
Im thinking equipment wise it would have to be something similar to MNCR's NH Line equipment being equipped with Pantographs and 3rd rail shoes.
Most riders from staten island do commute to midtown and many points beyond.
Lets explore the possibilities of running such a service since the trackage and equipment does exist.
(B&O did run a few through specials in the past from staten island to DC)
(Lets say for the sake of the conversation the northshore branch is restored totally from ST George to Arlington for passenger service)
Now building upon that topic the possibility of running through trains from staten island over the ak lift bridge to nj, then traveling up the NEC into Newark Penn and New York Penn. It would be a great pt step forward for staten island (eliminating the dependence upon the ferry and express bus service which is spotty)
Im thinking equipment wise it would have to be something similar to MNCR's NH Line equipment being equipped with Pantographs and 3rd rail shoes.
Most riders from staten island do commute to midtown and many points beyond.
Lets explore the possibilities of running such a service since the trackage and equipment does exist.
(B&O did run a few through specials in the past from staten island to DC)
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**Also agrees with the statement "Jeff Smith Rules"
**Also agrees with the statement "Jeff Smith Rules"