Another example of a missed connection! I am beginning to suspect a vast anti-potential-revenue conspiracy. See my posts under the thread 'Viable Alternative US Rail Routes' (12/23/03).In the most recent timetable, #3 at ABQ misses the Thruway to El Paso by 3 minutes! And to catch 3 or 4 coming up from El Paso you would be in the beautiful (lol) ABQ depot for 7-10 hours.
On the SWC schedule there is not much they can do for the Flag-PHX connection. But failing to provide a simple thruway connection to Phoenix from the Eagle/Sunset at Maricopa is a glaring example of missed opportunity. The mass escape from the midwest during the winter (as in non-peak / empty train) season is an ideal opportunity for Amtrak to fill some seats with with a minimal extra investment!
[This message has been edited by TwinStarRocket (edited 01-02-2004).]
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