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Comments posted by FredQuimby
On All aboard: Officials get chance to ride rails
Posted on June 12 at 1:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Regarding commuter rail, I think Janesville stands a much better chance of getting Metra service to Chicago as an extension of the existing Northwest line to Harvard, Ill. This line would surely see regular, region-wide use.
On All aboard: Officials get chance to ride rails
Posted on June 12 at 1:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
nowind, You mentioned that the rails are not being used. Nothing could be further from the truth. The line sees at least two freight trains each day, and with the recent flooding, is seeing a dozen or more a day with detours from other railroads that are washed out further north. This freight line is vital to the region.
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On All aboard: Officials get chance to ride rails
Posted on June 12 at 11:57 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Long_Time_Gone, exactly where will these coal and container trains be going in Janesville? This is not a through route to anywhere but Reedsburg. Yes, there is a capacity need in this country, but not on the Harvard line. Remove the GM traffic and you have a lightly used branch line at best. Times are changing. Time for commuter rail to Chicago, Metra or not.