An alternate idea to expand Main Line capacity

[T to Dyre Avenue]

Railfan fantasy has brought us from LIRR Mainline capacity alternatives to subway/commuter rail integration...

 

Going back to the original topic; the proposed line seems really impractical. Anything involving a 90 degree turn is a non-starter IMO.

 

There really is no better alternative to a third mainline track. A third mainline track supports service enhancements to both the entire mainline and Port Jeff branches. A third mainline track is also more feasible politically and physically since the tracks and ROW are already there.

 

I fully agree. That third track is badly needed. They need to get that done A.S.A.P.