You are right about how it operates now but I believe a more real signal system is years late but on the way for the Green Line if I’m not mistaken @sandypsj?
part of my larger "let's run reciprocal service between subways and suburban railways" idea
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You extend it up to Lynn and you could do through running from Worcester to the Newburyport/Rockport Line (really would enjoy the MBTA actually having CR line names as well)
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yes, exactly
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It’s very Japanese of you. I’m not sure it’s the best use of funds even with a lot more $ but it’s intriguing
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It's very Japanese but also has a long history in old '60s and '70s Boston transit plans. The core problem I see, aside from federal regs, is that the core subway trunks here are relatively low-capacity and will probably fill up with just existing service in the coming years.
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It does fit my idea of a Fairmount Line + downtown subway tunnel to Chelsea via Charlestown or East Boston though.
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Isn't the Blue Line tunnel under the river really narrow with relatively tight curves: it requires short rolling stock as well as narrow el loading gauge cars: running that with high platforms on mainline seems like it would suck badly.
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Yes, it presents a real issue for Alex’s through running idea I think.
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