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jmanatVT

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I'm not sure what else was available to the state, but it certainly beats


going to DC and back down which is the only route with existing passenger service.

I'd rather the part closing the triangle be Petersburg to Lynchburg, but Doswell to Charlottesville beats having no link at all. The link shows the other possible routes with existing rail service in color, but with no indication of who owns them or their willingness to allow passenger service.

This route, while longer by distance, does keep Richmond on the route (vs Petersburg) and (unfortunately if you ask me, but perhaps not transportation planners) serves Hooville.

(In response to this post by UTPr0sim)

Link: Map of railroads in VA


Posted: 04/01/2021 at 4:52PM



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