Originally Posted by
KC10 FATboy
#6. The existing rail systems are busy. In fact, NJ is building another tunnel to NYC because that corridor is the busiest rail corridor in the world. If we intend to clog up the freight rails with passenger service, you can expect a lot more accidents.
Good call, KC10. With Amtrak using frieght lines, the track owner's freight has right-of-way over the pax train. So I guess we can say that the train gets to 'ground stop' as well.
Link from US Senate estimates costs due to Amtrak delays
Senator Frank R. Lautenberg