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In a recent report, Amtrak made fundamentally flawed arguments against through-running at Penn Station while pushing its unnecessary $16.7B project.

The report is simply incorrect and should be dismissed. NYC is ready for through-running.

Read our analysis now!
www.etany.org/penn-station...
Penn Station Can Handle the Load: NY is ready for Through-Running — Effective Transit Alliance New York
Through-running at Penn Station would transform regional rail in NYC, and we have the infrastructure to do it. However, in a recent report, Amtrak made fundamentally flawed arguments pushing its unne...
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January 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Reposted by dariusj.bsky.social
The MTA has near-sighted plans to buy slow & expensive diesel equipment for our commuter system.

But the future of urban rail is electric, & they should be laying the groundwork now for a better system in the long run.

Read Part 2 of our Capital Plan analysis now:
www.etany.org/not-so-capit...
A Not So Capital Plan Pt 2: The Future is Electric — Effective Transit Alliance New York
The future of urban rail is electric. Unfortunately, NYC has near-sighted plans for its commuter system that could hinder electrification for decades. It’s time to move past the status quo & lay groun...
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December 16, 2024 at 9:14 PM