If nyc is to get permission to host the olympics (Which i personally think is
highly unlikely
), there will probably be (I'm not giving any guarantees):
1. The 7 train to Secaucus would be a somewhat reasonable idea (In my mind) because a good deal of the events would most likely be hosted in Flushing Meadows Park (Problem for me since I'll live on the same lline that all of the goddamn ppl would be using to get to the olympics-OVERCROWDING!!!!!!!). Therefore, it would be
much much easier for many New Jersians (Is that how you say it??) to get to the olympics. The problem is MONEY and TIME (Read the first line of my signature). I cannot come even close to predicting how much $ the state(s) would send to the MTA Subway division for the extension, but the project would be VERY expensive to say the least. But with the advent of CBTC coming sometime soon to the 7 line, trains might be able to run faster and run closer together. Thank god for the 11 car trains
2. I can't give you much of a good answer for New Jersey and Amtrak Gateway (As it always depends on the $), but I'm pretty sure that Penn Station and Grand Central would receive some upgrades, whether it's switch simplification or expansion.
3. Most likely, all of the cars running through the greater NYC area would get a nice fresh washdown so olympic viewers and olympians would feel inclined to take the trains! But if the MTA has the $, the old old cars may be given the boot or some super major overhaul but again-no guarantees (The R32s and R42s will disappear next year at 51 yrs. and 45 yrs. respectively; the R44SIRTs will turn 53 that year; the R46s will by 49; the R62s will be 41)
4. MNRRs M3As will turn 40 by 2024, but Im going to put out a wild guess that MNRR has plans for them before 2024, but we'll see-same story with the LIRRs M3s
5. For the LIRR diesel fleet i suggest reading these:
http://www.thelirrtoday.com/2014/05/cou ... table.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.thelirrtoday.com/2014/05/the ... iesel.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Portions give you a good idea of the projected LIRR plans
6. I'm pretty sure PATH will lengthen their trains a bit
7. Acela and Amtrak infrastructure would probably be upgraded to allow faster speeds, etc., funding permitting
8. I can't give you any guarantees on any NJT plans, but they will probably beef up their schedules if possible, along with the LIRR and MNRR (Again if possible)
9. I suggest reading this:
http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewtopi ... 67&t=17711" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; regarding PSAS
10. I'm pretty sure amfleets will still be around (But they might be replaced...); I'm not sure about the diesel fleet, but the SSYD would require expansion if more trains come streaming in to lay up there
Just my 2 cents, TJ
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