Why do railroads ever get abandoned? Insufficient traffic and sufficient taxes.
RussNelson wrote:Why do railroads ever get abandoned? Insufficient traffic and sufficient taxes.Tracks that don't make money get pulled up. Even if there's traffic, if it doesn't pay the maintenance costs or turn a profit, out it comes.
I walked the Bay Ridge line from Wilson Ave, through the tunnel and down to the old L to Bay Ridge Branch connection recently. You only need one trip on your Metrocard because the gate at the connection is open. You can just walk directly to the plat
