by Jtgshu
I see the projects related sort of, because is NJT going to build new platforms in NYP or are they going to keep with the current tracks in NYP. If they build new platforms and concourse area, it would be nice if it were somehow integrated into the Farley post Office. It is my understanding that there is a significant amount of space behind the wall next to track one at NYP. This could be a potential area for additional platforms.
However, the way the current platforms and location of the post office is set up, especially wiht the addition of the NJT 7th ave concourse, that most NJT riders are not going to be using the Post Office, as the tracks that NJT uses mostly and exclusively 1 to 4 and the lower number tracks, lets just say up to 12 (end of 7th ave concourse) are situated too far east. (hell, 2 city blocks difference!!)
However, more than 1 train can fit on the middle tracks, so maybe it would be practical to have an Amtrak boarding on the west end of the station, with an NJT boarding on the east end, and able to get around the Amtrak using crossovers which would/could be "left handed" crossovers, similar to Amtrak empire service, as I would imagine the new tunnels would be built to the south of the Empire tunnel.
It should be interesting seeing how they are going to do this.......i have seen the "plans" and maps for the Farley post office, but I don't think ever with the new station and the new tunnels and platforms.....I should check out the ARC site again........
However, the way the current platforms and location of the post office is set up, especially wiht the addition of the NJT 7th ave concourse, that most NJT riders are not going to be using the Post Office, as the tracks that NJT uses mostly and exclusively 1 to 4 and the lower number tracks, lets just say up to 12 (end of 7th ave concourse) are situated too far east. (hell, 2 city blocks difference!!)
However, more than 1 train can fit on the middle tracks, so maybe it would be practical to have an Amtrak boarding on the west end of the station, with an NJT boarding on the east end, and able to get around the Amtrak using crossovers which would/could be "left handed" crossovers, similar to Amtrak empire service, as I would imagine the new tunnels would be built to the south of the Empire tunnel.
It should be interesting seeing how they are going to do this.......i have seen the "plans" and maps for the Farley post office, but I don't think ever with the new station and the new tunnels and platforms.....I should check out the ARC site again........
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John, aka "JTGSHU" passed away on August 26, 2013. We honor his memory and his devotion to railroading at railroad.net.
John, aka "JTGSHU" passed away on August 26, 2013. We honor his memory and his devotion to railroading at railroad.net.