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Originally Posted by Randomguy34
Metra's 2023-27 capital budget is out. The two big things are a) Metra is still planning to shift towards a regional rail model with frequent service throughout the day. b) Metra is taking over operations of the Union Pacific lines! This has big implications about the need for the A-2 flyover if they can just route the MD lines to Ogilvie and UP-W to Union Station.
Article: https://www.progressiverailroading.c...ic-plan--67780 |
When you say taking over operations, does that mean Metra will own those tracks outright? If so, that's great. They won't have to worry about UNP prioritizing freight traffic and constantly delaying passenger trains!