Forty trains a day through Altamont at up to 125 mph? It could happen, weary drivers
6 Dec 2019
Passenger rail service could increase 10-fold over Altamont Pass – enticing news for people who drive it daily from the Modesto area.
Rail planners are seeking funding for a 3.5-mile tunnel at the pass and other upgrades that would reduce travel times to Bay Area jobs. They envision 30 daily round trips at up to 125 miles per hour as soon as 2026, and 40 trips at some later date.
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