tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21638496.post8516810076606001868..comments2024-01-11T20:18:01.996-07:00Comments on Colorado Railroads: Rio Grande Pacific To Lease Tennessee Pass RouteStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05707188504449041953noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21638496.post-40788156023396504562021-01-03T09:54:38.138-07:002021-01-03T09:54:38.138-07:00In summary: As a summary: Much in this vague ann...In summary: As a summary: Much in this vague announcement doesn't make sense. There are several high hurdles to reestablishing Pueblo-Glenwood freight traffic, including expensive track refurbishment, likely lack of freight demand, and the rights of the Royal Gorge RR. <br /> The proposed passenger service probably won't have the frequency, reliability, comfort, or speed to be an effective commuter service. I don't think a for-profit entity can provide the necessary investment for commuter service nor get effective buy-in from a government entity for the investment needed. <br /> The biggest beneficiary from effective commuter service is the community (better housing options, reduced traffic, better managed tourism) and real estate owners. It makes sense for the community to invest and to tax the real estate whose value will go up significantly. <br /> So, as someone mentioned, perhaps this is just a ploy by UP to tie up Tennessee Pass during the upcoming Moffat Tunnel 99-year lease renegotiation. Christof Storkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059815492723973421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21638496.post-2786699841695223482021-01-01T07:55:53.760-07:002021-01-01T07:55:53.760-07:00Interesting. I'm confused about "the rai...Interesting. I'm confused about "the railroad’s annual revenue will not exceed $5 million"? This is not much and doesn't justify repairing & upgrading the track. Perhaps they are initially planning on only Gypsum-Minturn, where the track is in pretty good shape. <br /> For a commuter line to work, it needs to be fast, reliable, comfortable, and frequent. It will be interesting how they accomplish this. <br /> But, what they may be calling a "commuter line" may end up being an occasional tourist run. <br /> I can't find any reference to Sage, CO? Is it an old rail stop near Gypsum? Christof Storkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059815492723973421noreply@blogger.com