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Lots of Federal land between LV and Barstow
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 09-19-2018 - 15:27
Max Wyss Wrote:
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> Well, if 140 mph (220 km/h) would count as
> "intermediate".
>
> However, this is IMHO a relatively bad design
> speed, because it is just too fast for
> economically viable diesel operation, and
> therefore does need electrification. And then, the
> question is, why not design it for at least 249
> km/h (in Europe, 250 km/h is a threshold, where
> regulations get stricter, and more paperwork is
> needed for certification.
>
> Of course, the question is which speed would be
> necessary to get an optimum service pattern
> (travel time plus 10 minutes should be a multiple
> of 30 minutes, which would permit a 30 minutes
> interval). Setting such a target would then
> determine the standard of the line. (and then not
> forget that it is the slow parts which take
> time).
>
> One of the keys for success with Brightline is
> that their owners also own good real estate where
> the stations are. Is this also the case with
> LA-LV?
Including the East Mojave National Scenic Area. Seem to remember a controversy years ago over improvements to the UP on Cima Hill involving the endangered Desert Tortoise.
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> Well, if 140 mph (220 km/h) would count as
> "intermediate".
>
> However, this is IMHO a relatively bad design
> speed, because it is just too fast for
> economically viable diesel operation, and
> therefore does need electrification. And then, the
> question is, why not design it for at least 249
> km/h (in Europe, 250 km/h is a threshold, where
> regulations get stricter, and more paperwork is
> needed for certification.
>
> Of course, the question is which speed would be
> necessary to get an optimum service pattern
> (travel time plus 10 minutes should be a multiple
> of 30 minutes, which would permit a 30 minutes
> interval). Setting such a target would then
> determine the standard of the line. (and then not
> forget that it is the slow parts which take
> time).
>
> One of the keys for success with Brightline is
> that their owners also own good real estate where
> the stations are. Is this also the case with
> LA-LV?
Including the East Mojave National Scenic Area. Seem to remember a controversy years ago over improvements to the UP on Cima Hill involving the endangered Desert Tortoise.
