nothing specific no, but Amtrak's main problem is it operates on a scale which doesn't make sense for a conventional rail network...
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...makes more sense to build up suburban rail networks around major cities (even today, commuter rail ridership dwarfs Amtrak ridership)
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thoughts on lack of electrification of commuter rail? is it heavy capital cost at outset? bad financing options for municipalities?
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high capital cost is daunting, esp since once complete, you also need to buy new equipment
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