The study documents potential system improvements to benefit commuter and intercity rail passenger service in the Boston-New York corridor. It addresses the nature, cost and benefits of major investments in the infrastructure. The results of previous studies, analyses and estimates by the involved public agencies, operating railroads and others, are incorporated by the study team. The five major projects are identified and characterized. The first program consists of a basic set of five projects required to maintain the existing system capability. Four improvement programs are further defined by incorporating higher levels of system improvement projects. Potential savings in intercity trip times from each of the five programs are calculated for various types of operating equipment. Commuter trip time impacts are also estimated. Ridership gains from reduced trip times are projected from demand models. The projected improvement programs would result in significantly reduced trip times for the New York-Boston/Boston-New York segment, maybe as low as 2-1/2 hours, depending on the level of investment and the rolling stock used. Substantial speed and reliability benefits for commuter rail service are discussed.


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    Title :

    Commuter-Intercity Rail Improvement Study (Boston-New York)


    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    234 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English