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[Sloan]

Begin service in 2012? Cool!

http://abclocal.go.c...=...&id=5133419

Sloan

[EvergreenRailfan]

What are the possibilities of running a connecting train from LA to Victorville to try to put aside fears of the town becoming a giant Park and Ride?

[Gswager]

Biggest hindrance is the heavy freight traffic through the Cajon Pass. Adding another track is probably the best solution.

[EvergreenRailfan]

Biggest hindrance is the heavy freight traffic through the Cajon Pass. Adding another track is probably the best solution.

Perhaps if BNSF is triple-tracking Cajon, how much would it cost to add a 4th track over Cajon, and extra tracks on the lines as far as Victorville? It should at least be explored.

[EvergreenRailfan]

I finally found a website for this project. Here it is:

DesertExpress

They do eventually hope to get it over Cajon Pass, and possibly connect with the proposed California High Speed Rail line:

Desert Express-Future

[Sam Damon]

The technology page includes this little blurb:

DesertXpress will utilize proven, off-the-shelf European steel wheel on rail high-speed trains, customized for the unique setting of the corridor. Train interiors will be configured to maximize entertainment and passenger comfort.

Hoisting the FRA by its own petard?

[EvergreenRailfan]

Hoisting the FRA by its own petard?

Could be a possibility.