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re: What would it take to build a train platform on campus?

Posted on 4/2/23 at 5:33 pm to
Posted by Basura Blanco
Member since Dec 2011
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Posted on 4/2/23 at 5:33 pm to
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I'm currently riding a train across the country and was thinking


When you arrive at your destination anywhere from 8 to 12 hours after your scheduled arrival time, you will understand why personal train travel in 90% of the country is an unattainable concept.

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I don't know who owns the tracks that pass behind Alex Box Stadium, but I think it's a feasible option. Heck, I'd rather take the train than drive.



The tracks are owned by freight lines and they have the right of way at all times.
Posted by LSU Tigerhead
Metairie
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 4/2/23 at 9:44 pm to
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The tracks are owned by freight lines and they have the right of way at all times.
True, but Amtrak uses freight lines as it is now. AFAIK, there are very few dedicated passenger rails.
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