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Re: Hollister CA wants its px trains too
Author: Graham Buxton
Date: 08-18-2018 - 12:04
Carol L Voss Wrote:
> The comment about haing UP provide the
> service shows how detached from reality so many of
> these people are.
While I agree that its quite unlikely that UP would agree to provide passenger service on that line, there is indeed a case in the Chicago area where UP does operate commuter trains, under contract.
The contracting agency is Metra, and here is what they say about UP ...
> The comment about haing UP provide the
> service shows how detached from reality so many of
> these people are.
While I agree that its quite unlikely that UP would agree to provide passenger service on that line, there is indeed a case in the Chicago area where UP does operate commuter trains, under contract.
The contracting agency is Metra, and here is what they say about UP ...
Quote:Metra
Metra still has purchase-of-service agreement with two railroads. The Chicago & North Western was merged with Union Pacific in 1995, and UP still owns and operates the three UP lines. Burlington Northern, now known as the BNSF Railway, continues to own and operate that line.
Under those contracts, the carriers use their employees and own or control the rights-of-way and most of the other facilities required for operations. Metra owns the rolling stock and in conjunction with local municipalities is responsible for most stations. Metra retains overall authority over fares, service and staffing levels.
[metrarail.com]
