In the past I've noted that I believe that Frye to Lowell Junction in Andover, MA is the busiest section of single track in New England. But I want to see if we can actually confirm that here, and possibly come up with some close runner-ups.
A typical weekday, Frye to Lowell Jct:
- 27 MBTA passenger trips (200-226)
- 10 Amtrak passenger trips (680-689)
- 6 road jobs (SEPO/POSE, EDPO/POED, BODO/DOBO)
- 4 local jobs (LA-2, LA-3/LA-5)
- 2 MBTA deadhead moves (3701, 3702)
For a grand total of 49 movements, not including extras or unusual moves.
Now, I know that Northey Point to McNall has 62 movements per day, all MBTA passenger trips on the Rockburyport Line. However, I'm giving more weight to freights than passengers here. I'm not sure if there's an agreeable way to quantify that weight somehow.
A typical weekday, Frye to Lowell Jct:
- 27 MBTA passenger trips (200-226)
- 10 Amtrak passenger trips (680-689)
- 6 road jobs (SEPO/POSE, EDPO/POED, BODO/DOBO)
- 4 local jobs (LA-2, LA-3/LA-5)
- 2 MBTA deadhead moves (3701, 3702)
For a grand total of 49 movements, not including extras or unusual moves.
Now, I know that Northey Point to McNall has 62 movements per day, all MBTA passenger trips on the Rockburyport Line. However, I'm giving more weight to freights than passengers here. I'm not sure if there's an agreeable way to quantify that weight somehow.
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