Re: (erielack) Railroads "That Should Never..." A&GW

[jwmutter_@_comcast.net]

Agreed.  And in that situation, buses or trains are more cost-effective than cars.  My comments were intended to be more broad, aimed at bus and train travel supplanting existing (automobile) travel patterns, and not on narrowly-defined routes (ie, trips into Manhattan).  For the record, my final destination in the example I cited would be to Westchester county via Metro North, where I have no trouble parking.

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From: RSmollin_@_aol.com 

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> Well, first you have to own a car. I know most of us already own a car. But, 
> you have to factor that in. A new car probably costs a minimum of $15,000 
> these days so a trip from Morristown to New York would cost $15,064. 
> 
> Ray Smollin 
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> In a message dated 8/17/2006 11:15:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> martinpl3_@_earthlink.net writes: 
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> can verify what Jeff Mutter says about fares. As a ticket agent, I 
> compare NJT/Septa fares with Amtrak, and the difference is astounding. But 
> even on NJT, for a party of four going from Morristown to New York, it's 
> cheaper to drive. $64.00 for four off peak round trip excursions. 
> Philip Martin 
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