by newpylong
Gilbert B Norman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:03 am Agreed, after a very hard look by 80yo eyes, such is a TOFC, which I presume PAS can clear.Who says PAS has to be anything more than Class 2? Why does the tunnel need to be raised if the NS traffic is going to the B&A? Who are they going to compete with where these need to happen. The railroad can improve service and gain volume if the trains simply move when they are supposed to and go 25.
Finally to Messrs. MEC and Newpy, I pray you both know how much I respect your collective thoughts regarding the Region's roads, and how participating at this topic has been one of the most expansive learning experiences I have had in twenty three years around here. But I still must wonder if PAS falls into the hands of a Short Line operator, where will the capital come from to transform such into a competitive road (by that I would think Hoosac dug out with a 21ft vertical clearance and not less than FRA Class 3 to Fitchburg where, thank you "T", there is Class 4) for an East-West line haul?