by Lackawanna484
I'd suspect the transportation planners would love to have the Putnam Branch back in operation. It would provide a belt of service across Westchester County, and tie in nicely with service from north of Brewster.
Carmel, Lake Mahopac, etc are fast growing, and put large number of riders at Goldens Bridge, Purdy's, etc
I suspect the decision to abandon the Erie Main through Middletown (downtown), Monroe, Chester, etc will prove to be a problem as these areas continue to grow very rapidly. At least the first 10 miles or so int through Chester.
Having the Erie line from Newburgh Junction to Newburgh would be nice, but I'm not sure it's critical. Getting West Shore service up to Haverstraw is probably more important.
Carmel, Lake Mahopac, etc are fast growing, and put large number of riders at Goldens Bridge, Purdy's, etc
I suspect the decision to abandon the Erie Main through Middletown (downtown), Monroe, Chester, etc will prove to be a problem as these areas continue to grow very rapidly. At least the first 10 miles or so int through Chester.
Having the Erie line from Newburgh Junction to Newburgh would be nice, but I'm not sure it's critical. Getting West Shore service up to Haverstraw is probably more important.