What would modern rail service look like between Boston and Springfield? What kind of trains would run on such a route?
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RAPID: Keisei 3050 series Top Speed: 80mph Acceleration: 2.2mph/s Deceleration: 2.5mph/spic.twitter.com/2VT0LgIMzu
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EXPRESS: Keisei AE series Top Speed: 100mph Acceleration: 1.2mph/s Deceleration: 2.5mph/spic.twitter.com/sLVYVkeqof
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All trains used as examples run on standard gauge track, which is used between Boston and Springfield
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I would love to compare specs with current EMUs on, say, the Red Line, but am having trouble finding that information...
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Overall, an average speed target of 60mph is about right. That translates to a 1h 40m trip between Boston and Springfield.
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Top speed is less important than ability to keep average speed close to top speed (eg by skipping stops and accelerating quickly)
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If you think this isn't true, look at Acela (top speed 150mph, but average speed only 70mph)
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