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Wouldn't it be great if Amtrak would set up a service from Western NC, through to the coastal areas...Boy!... Would that save people a lot of driving...
I bet those trains would be packed with people....
Sign me up, migee!!! In-laws live in Little Washington and WOW would that be a nice long-weekend trip!
Asheville mayor Terry Bellamy expressed the need for rail service to Asheville in a meeting in Raleigh. It's still being talked about,and it's good to see politicians trying to push it back to the front burner.
I was actually hoping to be able to take the train when we visit in March/April to scout for our new home. We live in Rhode Island and thought taking the train would be a nice alternative to flying. I've never taken a long-distance train, only the high-speed into Boston. I was surprised at how expensive it is! I can fly from Providence to Raleigh for $59 each way. I can fly to Charlotte for $94 each way. It's a 3 hour flight.
Amtrak is a 15 hour ride and costs just about $300, and that's for a regular "coach" seat. I was kind of disappointed as I thought it would be a nice alternative. I can drive it in 10-11 hours!
...I can fly from Providence to Raleigh for $59 each way. I can fly to Charlotte for $94 each way. It's a 3 hour flight.
Amtrak is a 15 hour ride and costs just about $300... I can drive it in 10-11 hours!
Passenger train service slows dramatically south of DC, and even more so south of Richmond. I did Richmond-to-Salisbury last summer, and enjoyed it. It was cheaper than driving! But...we got stuck behind a freight train once, and once had to let one pass us so it could run on time. We were 1.5 hours late on a 4.5 hour trip. The freight trains down here ALWAYS have right-of-way, and there are no dedicated passenger rail lines. It seems this will always put a damper on train travel in the south.
And as long as flights are available for that insanely cheap price, there's no reason to take a long-distance train trip down here from the Northeast unless 1) you have lots of time, or 2) you're afraid of flying.
We are looking to buy a home in Burlington but my husband works at the VA Hospital in Durham.. Is there a train or what would be the best way to commute?
Thank you
We are looking to buy a home in Burlington but my husband works at the VA Hospital in Durham.. Is there a train or what would be the best way to commute?
Thank you
I am glad NC is on the "right track" when it comes to the future. We desperately needs more rail links. Here in Roanoke VA(once rail hub of the east coast) we lost Amtrak and passenger rail in the '70s. Only in the DC areas of VA are there any passenger trains other than Amtrak. There is always talk of rail from Bristol/Roanoke/Richmond/Wash DC but thats it.
Last edited by mm34b; 01-28-2008 at 10:23 AM..
Reason: This is not a partisan political thread.
DOES AMTRAk GO ANY WHERE NEAR CAMP LAJUNE? Can you suggest the best way to get from the Raleigh airport to camo Lajune thank you
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Bravo NC!!
