Conclusions: A large portion of the total intercity passenger market in 1980 in the Washington-Boston corridor can be effectively and economically served by improved railroad service. To serve the 1980 market, major improvement of existing rail systems does not appear to be economically feasible. The most promising long-range solution to the 1980 corridor problem is a new high-speed high-frequency railriding auto ferry. An immediate improvement of the present rail systems in the corridor should be made with the object of achieving efficient, dependable, and economical operations. This improvement should be in the lower improved-speed ranges contemplated in the study and should be compatible with the structures of the railroads as they already exist. It should also be predicted on new comfortable equipment that will be consonant with future local and commuter requirements.


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    Title :

    Washington-Boston Transportation Study. Part B. Feasibility and Cost of Improved Railroad Service


    Contributors:
    A. A. Arentz (author) / F. W. Sander (author) / R. E. Pages (author)

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    228 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English