"Fixing" a bridge with commuter rail
The collapse of Minneapolis's I-35W bridge is forcing thousands of commuters to seek alternate ways to get to work.
Might those ways include commuter rail?
There's precedent for the concept of temporary commuter service, just next door in Wisconsin. Nearly 10 years ago, WisDOT undertook major reconstruction of I-94. Its responses included extending two Amtrak Hiawathas north and west--all the way to Watertown.
Once the interstate was back on line, the Hiawathas reverted to their normal route.
Latest news is that even a fast-tracked bridge replacement won't come on line until late 2008 at the earliest. How quick can trains come on line?
Might those ways include commuter rail?
There's precedent for the concept of temporary commuter service, just next door in Wisconsin. Nearly 10 years ago, WisDOT undertook major reconstruction of I-94. Its responses included extending two Amtrak Hiawathas north and west--all the way to Watertown.
Once the interstate was back on line, the Hiawathas reverted to their normal route.
Latest news is that even a fast-tracked bridge replacement won't come on line until late 2008 at the earliest. How quick can trains come on line?
posted by conductor at 10:18 AM
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