Push/Pull Commuter Rail

Characteristics:

• Existing systems: Florida, Los Angeles, Baltimore, New York, Chicago
• Max Operational Speed: 110 mph
• Acceleration Rate: 1.0 mph/sec
• Deceleration Rate: 1.5 mph/sec
• Station Dwell Time: 120 sec
• Station Spacing: typically no less than 5 miles
• Passengers: 80-200
• Locomotive powered by diesel-electric (either pushing or pulling cars)
• Maximum Grade: 3-3.5%
• Can share tracks with freight trains and other inter-city passenger service
• May use existing track within existing freight railroad
• Can connect 3 to 10 cars
• Generally most applicable for regional trips (between 20 to 100 miles)