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Tanner929
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I would like to see the next generation of trains see a concentration on comfort and leg room. If we can't build or bullet trains then have railcars that are comfortable so people would not mind a 90 minute commute.
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NC&StL576
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The creators of Coaster is starting up another service called the Sprinter, running between Oceanside & Escondido. They plan to use new railcars by Siemens. They should have enough leg room & I'm sure the trip will last for 90 minutes. If I'm wrong, feel free to correct me. Just go to www.gonctd.com for more info.
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GeoffreyHansen
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Although I don't live in North America,I think the commuter Railroads should introduce more services in off peak times.
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More space between seats. Rode New Jersey transit last summer, and will say that the school buses I rode as a kid had more space between seats. this wa particularly rediculous on the Atlantic City line where the coaches are seldom full.

Also: 3-2 had to have been thought up by non-users.
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Very much like the former Go Transit tri-levels that Dallas Trinity Railway express uses between Dallas and Fort Worth. Although some are starting to show signs of wear they are nicer inside then Chicago Metra Bi-Levels.
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quote:
Originally posted by GeoffreyHansen:
I think the commuter Railroads should introduce more services in off peak times.
Yes! That would make the trains relevant to non-commuters also. I am able to ride Metrolink in SoCal on weekends only; a couple years ago I finally caught VRE (Virginia Rail Express) when I was in Rosslyn, VA on a Thursday. No weekend service there!
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