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HAs anyone heard about the proposed AmeriStarRail NYC - LA Route?

Discussion in 'Intermodal Trucking Forum' started by ralphbohm, Aug 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM.

  1. Aug 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM #1
    ralphbohm

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    Has anyone here heard about the proposed AmeriStarRail NYC - LA Route?

    AmeriStarRail is aparently proposing a rail route beginning May 2026 that would also include a provision for drivers to drive onto a flatbed and take the required 10-hour rest while still moving toward their destinations. Any thoughts on the viability and logistics regarding this idea?
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM #2
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  4. Aug 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM #3
    ‘Olhand

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    Reminds me of the highly touted “Iceberg Express” back in the 99s
    50 hours Central Valley California to Hunts Point..,Philly…Chelsea
    Ever wonder why the entire holding area at the point is stuffed with broken rotting leased rail trailers???
    Yup that xcountry train experiment did so well
    :rolleyes:
     
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  5. Aug 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM #4
    wichris

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    They had one from SD to CA
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM #5
    kemosabi49

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    So a company would pay to get a T/T loaded onto a railcar then also pay for the driver to ride in the passenger area. A team running that route would still be faster and cheaper that the train.
    And the railroads already make their freight trains have priority over passenger (Amtrak) trains and aren't likely to change that policy.
     
    kemosabi49, Aug 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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