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Passenger Trains > Acela 2's -- fleet size questionDate: 03/14/25 17:14 Acela 2's -- fleet size question Author: ronald321 It occurred to me, this fleet size may be way too big for the
Acela service currently being offered. 20 Acela-1 sets were originally ordered--but I think 7 sets are out of service (is my info correct--I'm not sure)? If current service is operated with 13 (?) sets -- what will Amtrak do with 28 sets of Acela-2's--permanently store 15 SETS? Since I'm not an operations expert -- can anyone offer any thoughts on the matter? Date: 03/14/25 17:19 Re: Acela 2's -- fleet size question Author: joemvcnj Prior to Covid, they needed 16 of 20 for service. That is a tight margin. Some frequencies are missing. They had been planning some half-hourly NY-DC trips during rush hours. .
Date: 03/14/25 17:50 Re: Acela 2's -- fleet size question Author: MdRailfan Currently 16 sets are running, not all everyday, but in service. 4 sets are parts donors as I understand are in Bear, Delaware
Date: 03/14/25 18:10 Re: Acela 2's -- fleet size question Author: ronald321 Appreciate the info, thanks.
Therefore, if 16 sets are currently in use -- it seems 12 of the 28 new Acela-2 sets won't be needed. Boy!, that's a lot. Any thoughts on what might happen? Harrisburg, maybe? Date: 03/14/25 18:22 Re: Acela 2's -- fleet size question Author: joemvcnj Frequencies cut since Covid will be restored, so back to 16 in use every day, plus shop margin.
Posted from Android Date: 03/14/25 20:38 Re: Acela 2's -- fleet size question Author: amtrakbill How many sets have been built? Delivered?
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