Report a Comment

@ Matt Johnson - Is there a map of the proposed alignment pf that tunnel? I've seen the proposal for a tunnel extending south of Union Station down to the Anacostia, then crossing the Potomac near Alexandria - and I think that's a good idea.

As I understand it, you're describing at tunnel that it will go more or less in a straight line from the north end of the station platforms to where the line crosses the Anacostia next to New York Avenue? That seems like overkill, given that all trains will stop at Union Station and take several miles to accelerate to full speed. The trains would still be going very slowly as they pass through the sharp curve under the New York Avenue Bridge. It seems like it would be easier to lessen the curve in the vicinity of Montana Avenue.

On the other hand, as Mr. Burnham said...

And thanks for the corrections regarding my other (mis)information.

by Frank IBC on Jul 26, 2012 11:09 am • link • report

Does this comment violate Greater Greater Washington's comment policy? If so, you can report it using this form and an editor will take a look.

What is the major reason you believe the comment violates the policy?
Comment is spam.
Comment attacks other individuals personally.
Comment criticizes the level of knowledge of another commenter or contributor.
Comment discourages others from posting their ideas.
Commenter is impersonating someone else.
Comment uses profanity or abusive language.
Comment advocates violent acts or harm to another.
Comment was posted in multiple areas of the site.
Comment is arguing about the comment policy.
Other:

Your name:
Your email:

Administrator page • spam