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Originally Posted by ckhthankgod
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I guess it would depend on the scope of their plans, i.e., service levels and alternatives requiring different infrastructure improvements, etc. I doubt upgrading track is going to have a significant increase in rail traffic. It sounds more like a much needed upgrade that brings upstate New York into the 20th century (let alone the 21st) than any major economic boost. Under that plan, the 463-mile trip from New York City to Niagara Falls would take 6 hours and 2 minutes, compared to 9 hours and 6 minutes for the least expensive plan that would allow trains to travel at 79 mph. I hardly think that is significant enough to impact consumer travel mode preferences. That said, I would be curious on how this will impact Hancock International Airport? A high-speed train may take you into the heart of Manhattan, but it will be very difficult to compete with a 45 minute flight to Kennedy. I guess it depends on your flexibility, if time is on your side, taking the train might be a good option.
State will unveil high-speed rail plan for Upstate New York at public hearing in Syracuse | syracuse.com
See page 3-2, 3-3 for for service levels and alternatives.
https://www.dot.ny.gov/empire-corridor/deis
Great idea for a new thread ckh!
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