May 1999
This report aims at specifying, on a preliminary basis, the infrastructure improvements that would enable the Washington–Richmond Corridor to accommodate reliably the mix and volume of higher speed intercity passenger, commuter, and freight services that the line’s operators and public partners foresee for the year 2015 with satisfactory reliability. provides further details for every task.
VOLUME I
Executive Summary
Main Report
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2: THE CORRIDOR TODAY
Chapter 3: SERVICE GOALS
Chapter 4: METHODOLOGIES
Chapter 5: INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 6: CONCLUSION
VOLUME II
Appendix A: Curve Analysis Washington to Richmond
Appendix B: Train Performance Analysis to Support Project Goals
Appendix C: Operations Analysis to Support Project Goals
Appendix D: Existing and Proposed 2015 Track Configuration
Appendix E: Ownership and Property Rights
Appendix F: Proposed 2015 Schedules fore Intercity and Commuter Trains
Appendix G: Description of Individual Projects
Appendix H: Grade Crossings