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They should build silver VIs based on the class 800 for SEPTA and MARC buildthebronze.org
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November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
They should build silver VIs based on the class 800 for SEPTA and MARC buildthebronze.org
Only one route available to get DC a new metro line in the next 10 years buildthebronze.org
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November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Only one route available to get DC a new metro line in the next 10 years buildthebronze.org
This is a totally new dynamic and Randy Clark seems to be the driver
November 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This is a totally new dynamic and Randy Clark seems to be the driver
The funding ask is in with MD, VA, DC governments. They are selling this as much cheaper than previously planned blue loop.
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The funding ask is in with MD, VA, DC governments. They are selling this as much cheaper than previously planned blue loop.
We could have it buildthebronze.org
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November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We could have it buildthebronze.org
Fair point. I think there’s also a heuristic that anyone talking about cutting waste must think the service itself is a waste. If you want more transit you typically ask for more transit money.
November 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Fair point. I think there’s also a heuristic that anyone talking about cutting waste must think the service itself is a waste. If you want more transit you typically ask for more transit money.
And commuter rail is white collar, you’d expect higher trust.
November 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
And commuter rail is white collar, you’d expect higher trust.
We need to make 18th street a pedestrian plaza so badly
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We need to make 18th street a pedestrian plaza so badly
Sure but there’s no wires on the Camden line where we’re talking about running them
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Sure but there’s no wires on the Camden line where we’re talking about running them
TEX Rail FLIRT
266’ 4 segment
176 tons empty
LRV
285’ 3 car
162 tons empty
Both seem to be 9.5’ wide
266’ 4 segment
176 tons empty
LRV
285’ 3 car
162 tons empty
Both seem to be 9.5’ wide
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
TEX Rail FLIRT
266’ 4 segment
176 tons empty
LRV
285’ 3 car
162 tons empty
Both seem to be 9.5’ wide
266’ 4 segment
176 tons empty
LRV
285’ 3 car
162 tons empty
Both seem to be 9.5’ wide
Yeah probably just stop at Camden, Lexington market, and Penn
November 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yeah probably just stop at Camden, Lexington market, and Penn
How close do you get to this with a low floor DMU? FLIRT or something is FRA compliant, is it that different in some way from a low-floor LRV?
Just for the sake of argument assume you’re running the same Camden line service pattern but extending the runs.
Just for the sake of argument assume you’re running the same Camden line service pattern but extending the runs.
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How close do you get to this with a low floor DMU? FLIRT or something is FRA compliant, is it that different in some way from a low-floor LRV?
Just for the sake of argument assume you’re running the same Camden line service pattern but extending the runs.
Just for the sake of argument assume you’re running the same Camden line service pattern but extending the runs.
I wasn’t thinking through the tunnel. Crossover to the light rail tracks and then at grade up Howard to the Penn station light rail platform.
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I wasn’t thinking through the tunnel. Crossover to the light rail tracks and then at grade up Howard to the Penn station light rail platform.
Wheaton Costco also metro accessible although you have to cross a parking lot
November 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Wheaton Costco also metro accessible although you have to cross a parking lot
Firing back with the pentagon city Costco. Metro accessible and walkable.
November 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Firing back with the pentagon city Costco. Metro accessible and walkable.
Don’t think it was an accident. Gene Roddenberry was just a socialist. It’s a commie utopia.
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Don’t think it was an accident. Gene Roddenberry was just a socialist. It’s a commie utopia.
Would FRA allow this? I have wondered if it would work for the Camden line, which terminates at a light rail station. Could it run up to Penn?
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Would FRA allow this? I have wondered if it would work for the Camden line, which terminates at a light rail station. Could it run up to Penn?
Apologies this was a joke. A normal bus decided to let passengers off at the streetcar stop because the light was red. As it happens he demonstrated that the streetcar platforms match the bus height perfectly already.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Apologies this was a joke. A normal bus decided to let passengers off at the streetcar stop because the light was red. As it happens he demonstrated that the streetcar platforms match the bus height perfectly already.