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Dream scenario, but state gov, fed gov, MTA and NJT will never face a relevation to take necessary measures to actually improve and re-design the regional rail network across the tri-state region. Similar proposals have been made by the chad RPA and god himself (Alon Levy).
As seen in the image, the following proposal would either have the three agencies form a single unified operating agency like France's SNCF and operate like the Paris RER, using standardized rolling stock, ticketing system, signalling, operating frequency and electrification infrastructure OR the three agencies would act like JR does when operating regional/suburban trains in Metropolitan Tokyo meaning the three respective agencies get to exist but come to terms on standardization aformentioned in most areas with some exception to the rolling stock, operating frequency and ticketing system which the agencies themselves can decide would fit them best.
Personally I'd love to have the former Acela Express Bombardier/Alstom trains as the standard rolling stock for this unified through-running regional rail network.
I seriously want this so bad, going to shed a tear knowing this will most likely remain fantasy
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In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit, I pray to you my lord for unifying the separate passenger rail lines of MTA's Long Island Railroad, Metro North Rail Road and New Jersey Transit with through running under each borough in an effort to bring unity, prosperity, virtue and harmony to the citizens of the Greater New York area. Amen.
