Looking at a track map it appears that Track 5 runs just West of MP 65 and merges into Track 1 just West of the U.S. Motors freight siding. However, based on what I've been reading on here, the cat extension and such would only be to CP 266 WOODMONT, leaving a mile or so of Track 5 unpowered/non-passenger. Wouldn't it make more sense to install the upgrades to the end of Track 5 while you have all the equipment and personnel out there? I can't imagine the marginal cost would be that significant. Also from an RTC perspective, is that area being only 3 tracks a significant bottleneck on the NHL? I can imagine that once West Haven goes online then the new track would allow Amtrak trains to overtake in either direction but you still run into a three track problem for another 4-5 miles between Woodmont and Devon. I suppose what I am asking is, at some point will operations get to a point where 4 tracks will be absolutely necessary in that area, thus necessitating the total reconstruction of the Westbound platform at Milford?
I have lived to ride on the M8.
Complete Constant Tension on the New Haven Line ETC: Mid-2018