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@kk:
Since the freight rail lines have existed far longer than WMATA's structures, it's fair to assume that CSX/Conrail wanted the tracks to be that high so that double-decker freight cars could pass under and grant air rights - not to mention MARC and Amtrak's Superliner cars. Retrofitting the entire station would be outrageously costly (as Alex B. mentioned) and a huge hassle for red line riders for at least 2 years.

@Pelham1861: Care to share your other clairvoyant visions of the future?

by John Marzabadi on Dec 22, 2011 3:59 pm • link • report

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