tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750357817175490357.post5362587508015373566..comments2023-05-19T08:12:47.216-07:00Comments on Riding in Riverside: California Low-Speed RailAllie Cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08388778275254352958noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750357817175490357.post-19850503966738156812010-07-15T16:45:48.414-07:002010-07-15T16:45:48.414-07:00@Justin-
"low-speed" is just meant to c...@Justin-<br /><br />"low-speed" is just meant to contrast with high-speed rail... as a frequent rider of the San Joaquins, I'm aware they can manage quite a clip.Allie Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08388778275254352958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750357817175490357.post-5103838616834212972010-07-14T17:48:12.022-07:002010-07-14T17:48:12.022-07:00I don't think "low-speed rail" is th...I don't think "low-speed rail" is the best term, given that these Amtrak California trains in most places go 80 MPH and 90 MPH in some places.<br /><br />With that said, I would also like to point out that the San Diegans (the Pacific Surfliners' predecessor) ran with an operating surplus before Metrolink and Coaster were launched in the early 90's. That goes to show you how much demand there has always been in this corridor.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204279215441990667noreply@blogger.com