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>It's a density problem though. If you want to take a train to Idaho from Boston, sure, but nobody would do that. And for NY->Boston, it's plenty dense. Freigh
by macspoofing 6y ago
>It's a density problem though.
If you want to take a train to Idaho from Boston, sure, but nobody would do that. And for NY->Boston, it's plenty dense. Freight traffic is miles ahead in American than in Europe, and is always prioritized over passenger trains - that's the reason.
- teclordphrack2 6y agoAs far as Amtrak is concerned the laws say that they are to take precedent over freight BUT that is not what happens on a regular basis. The rail owners never get in trouble for it.
- DiogenesKynikos 6y agoThe NY - Boston corridor is denser than most of Western Europe.