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@Matt R, the upgrade plans for the current NEC route would achieve 2:12 trip times from DC to NYC for the Acela by 2025 (or Acela II trainsets by then). That would include the completion of the Gateway Project, B&P Tunnel replacement in Baltimore, multiple bridge replacement and four additional 160 mph segments between NJ and Baltimore. Fair amount of funding will be needed to accomplish that.

The NE Regional class trains should have improved trip times between DC and NYC as well if all the planned NEC improvements take place (not including the NextGen NEC tracks). They would remain limited to a max speed of 125 mph, but would have more 125 mph segments and encounter fewer bottlenecks and slower tracks.

The 2040 date is for the NYC to BOS segment to reach a 94 minute trip time. The years of studies, route selection, EISs, legal battles, and ROW acquisitions make the proposal to build a new pair of high speed tracks through inland CT through Danbury and Hartford to Providence RI a daunting task. If I live long enough, would be amazed if it were to get built.

by AlanF on Jul 11, 2012 10:09 am • link • report

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