| I know the downeaster commuter train that runs between Portland and Boston with about ten stops at large communities along the way is struggling. It's basically profitable from Boston to Exeter, NH, but everything North of there is state subsidized and lacks ridership. A one way ticket costs $27 to get from Portland to Boston and I think $52 round trip.
If a commuter rail is having a hard time from two hours away. Getting people to take a train an additional two hours at probably $100 round trip is a tough sell. It would be marketable to the single skier, but I think most people would still try and car pool even if gas doubles. |