I agree but I doubt Bridgeport will get island platforms in the future. Connecticut probably thinks that it’s not worth the expense despite the delays it would prevent.
I enjoy these videos, but how can you watch rearview rides? I can't. I like to see different landmarks as it comes to me, not after I've already passed it.
Why New Rochelle? Seems kind of arbitrary. Wouldn't it be cheaper to take Metro North from Bridgeport to New Rochelle? In fact, I'm shocked Metro North permits Amtrak to sell tickets for short trips between stations within the New Haven to New Rochelle segment. That takes revenue away from Metro North. Granted, at New Rochelle, that's where Amtrak and Metro North "split", with Amtrak heading to Penn Station and Metro North heading to Grand Central. But, if you bought a ticket from Bridgeport to New Rochelle... that's 100% Metro North's realm.
They look old because they are old! This section of the New Haven RR mainline dates to the 1840s, but the tracks themselves-it should go without saying-have been upgraded many times since then. That said, the line's sharp curves, winding layout, and outdated signaling impose a strict speed limit that is not ideal for "high-speed rail" trains like the Acela.
Worked 20 years in the towers on the New Haven Line, nice to see again.
great video...and I enjoy the stream in Rhode Island....
Is it possible there could be a video of a Amtrak northeast Region ride from New Rochelle NY to Philadelphia PA
I’m still surprised Bridgeport isn’t set up like Newark airport or Stamford
I agree but I doubt Bridgeport will get island platforms in the future. Connecticut probably thinks that it’s not worth the expense despite the delays it would prevent.
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great video! but please also make new rochelle to penn station :)
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I enjoy these videos, but how can you watch rearview rides? I can't. I like to see different landmarks as it comes to me, not after I've already passed it.
Most trains don't have rear locos, so you just walk to the back of the train and look out the rear door window.
Why New Rochelle? Seems kind of arbitrary. Wouldn't it be cheaper to take Metro North from Bridgeport to New Rochelle? In fact, I'm shocked Metro North permits Amtrak to sell tickets for short trips between stations within the New Haven to New Rochelle segment. That takes revenue away from Metro North. Granted, at New Rochelle, that's where Amtrak and Metro North "split", with Amtrak heading to Penn Station and Metro North heading to Grand Central. But, if you bought a ticket from Bridgeport to New Rochelle... that's 100% Metro North's realm.
Those tracks look OLD.
They look old because they are old! This section of the New Haven RR mainline dates to the 1840s, but the tracks themselves-it should go without saying-have been upgraded many times since then. That said, the line's sharp curves, winding layout, and outdated signaling impose a strict speed limit that is not ideal for "high-speed rail" trains like the Acela.