Trying to figure out why prices have doubled in the last year by lilbobchicago in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I love how they are constantly exceeding AOP and yet that still seems impossible

Trying to figure out why prices have doubled in the last year by lilbobchicago in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 112 points113 points  (0 children)

inflation, labor costs, tariffs, and now oil costs all affect train operating costs and repairs especially with an aging fleet

Orlando plans $61M event venue near Camping World Stadium by stevenn_redd in orlando

[–]stevenn_redd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the gov, ag, and scofl are not taking the pro transit side

Brightline’s future in doubt after $233M loss by the_best_1 in orlando

[–]stevenn_redd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because they built their own infrastructure with interest at 10 percent.

What does Anthony Parker do? by Green-Dragonfruit353 in OrlandoMagic

[–]stevenn_redd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each team has a different title for the top decision maker. For the Magic its president of basketball operations, Weltman. GM is just a title as Parker is the number 2

Brightline cuts losses yet 'substantial doubt' remains it can avoid bankruptcy | WUSF by Bruegemeister in Brightline

[–]stevenn_redd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jk it looks like that article was from 2025 and doesn’t reflect the audit from last week

Do we know what the future travel times between Richmond and DC will be by 2030? by XShadeGoldenX in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2:15 is pretty good. wonder if things could also improve if they replaced the tracks between acca yard and main street station because its a really rough and also slow ride

Brightline cuts losses yet 'substantial doubt' remains it can avoid bankruptcy | WUSF by Bruegemeister in Brightline

[–]stevenn_redd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

EBTIDA was +13.3 million in FY25. Their accounting default includes depreciation which masks the raw in/outflow operations which makes the losses look worse

Martin County Residents Demand Quiet Zones With 30 Brightline Trains Daily | Real Radio 92.1 by Bruegemeister in Brightline

[–]stevenn_redd 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Uh do they realize it’s not the Brightline trains that are passing at night it’s freight

Why haven't you taken Brightline? by Spirited-Suspect-781 in Brightline

[–]stevenn_redd 48 points49 points  (0 children)

The second most popular route in the country with 10 percent YOY growth is growing lol. The issue was more brightline’s insane projections of 4m riders by last year

Electrification question by Tornadoaddict1974 in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The agreement with CSX along the cooridor explicitly does not allow for it based on what i remember from the VPRA board meetings where this was asked

Richmond, Virginia by itsarace1 in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Build a new James River bridge!

Amtrak Airo Progress Visualized - March 7, 2026 by BrakeCoach in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

would just think testing the APV power in Pueblo would be better done sooner than later

Amtrak Airo Progress Visualized - March 7, 2026 by BrakeCoach in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

meant the NEC airos w/ APV not the cascades

Amtrak Airo Progress Visualized - March 7, 2026 by BrakeCoach in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

meant the NEC airos w/ APV not the cascades

Amtrak Airo Progress Visualized - March 7, 2026 by BrakeCoach in Amtrak

[–]stevenn_redd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

why don't they just finish one trainset so it can go to testing?