Trinity Railway Express Review: The Texan commuter train
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-ronclark9724
The raised platforms on the Union Station platforms are for level boarding for wheel chair passengers. The shorter raised platform is used by the middle (c) sections of Dart-s SLRV (super light rail vehicles) and the taller platforms (mini-highs) were used by TRE-s RDCs. The TRE still owns one RDC for historic and special occasions, so the mini-highs still exist on every TRE station platform. The raised platforms have nothing to do with Amtrak.
Union Station is set up as follows from east to west:
Platform, light rail track 1 and 2, platform, TRE track 3 and 4, platform, Amtrak track 5, and UP+BNSF+DGNO track 6 and 7. Additional, southeast of Union Station on Houston Street is the Dallas streetcar to Oak Cliff.
From around 1840 onward, a bell was standard issue on steam locomotives traversing the American countryside. The bell was meant to alert people and animals of an approaching train.
Railroads govern the use of bells on locomotives and mandate when they should be rung, as at crossings, quiet zones, or meeting points, including freight yards and passenger stations. Locomotive bells- chief function is to warn pedestrians, crew, or others nearby with a bright ding that a train is moving or will be soon. The train-s horn is tasked similarly, though it is louder and carries farther distances than the bell - and is most often sounded when the train is at speed. Bells continue to be used on virtually all trains, including steam and diesel locomotives, though most have converted to automatically ring, rather than relying on an individual to manually toll. And most train operators in the USA have the bells turned on automatically when the horn is sounded.
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The raised platforms on the Union Station platforms are for level boarding for wheel chair passengers. The shorter raised platform is used by the middle (c) sections of Dart-s SLRV (super light rail vehicles) and the taller platforms (mini-highs) were used by TRE-s RDCs. The TRE still owns one RDC for historic and special occasions, so the mini-highs still exist on every TRE station platform. The raised platforms have nothing to do with Amtrak.
Union Station is set up as follows from east to west:
Platform, light rail track 1 and 2, platform, TRE track 3 and 4, platform, Amtrak track 5, and UP+BNSF+DGNO track 6 and 7. Additional, southeast of Union Station on Houston Street is the Dallas streetcar to Oak Cliff.
From around 1840 onward, a bell was standard issue on steam locomotives traversing the American countryside. The bell was meant to alert people and animals of an approaching train.
Railroads govern the use of bells on locomotives and mandate when they should be rung, as at crossings, quiet zones, or meeting points, including freight yards and passenger stations. Locomotive bells- chief function is to warn pedestrians, crew, or others nearby with a bright ding that a train is moving or will be soon. The train-s horn is tasked similarly, though it is louder and carries farther distances than the bell - and is most often sounded when the train is at speed. Bells continue to be used on virtually all trains, including steam and diesel locomotives, though most have converted to automatically ring, rather than relying on an individual to manually toll. And most train operators in the USA have the bells turned on automatically when the horn is sounded.
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-adam-the-gainer
The reason why there are no outlets/sockets on commuter trains is because of regulations. The Republic of Texas only approves sockets on out of state trains such as Amtrak. Where I am from in New Jersey they have approved of all new New Jersey Transit Commuter Multi-level III Cars made by Bombardier, to have power sockets in all cars. The single-level cars are going to redone to have new seats, tables, flooring, LED Lights, upholstery, updated toilets, USB sockets, WiFi, and 12V power sockets. This is all the same for the new Bi-Levels as well
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The reason why there are no outlets/sockets on commuter trains is because of regulations. The Republic of Texas only approves sockets on out of state trains such as Amtrak. Where I am from in New Jersey they have approved of all new New Jersey Transit Commuter Multi-level III Cars made by Bombardier, to have power sockets in all cars. The single-level cars are going to redone to have new seats, tables, flooring, LED Lights, upholstery, updated toilets, USB sockets, WiFi, and 12V power sockets. This is all the same for the new Bi-Levels as well
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If you ever wanted to see a commuter train run without an engineer. Come to Atlanta Georgia USA. I believe Atlanta is the only major city in the USA that has full size commuter trains run by computers and no drivers. There is a person in the front car of the train who operates the doors and could operate the train if something mechanical happens, but for the most part of the operation of the train is up to the computer at the main office. MARTA ( Metropolitian Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority ) is the name of the system.
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If you ever wanted to see a commuter train run without an engineer. Come to Atlanta Georgia USA. I believe Atlanta is the only major city in the USA that has full size commuter trains run by computers and no drivers. There is a person in the front car of the train who operates the doors and could operate the train if something mechanical happens, but for the most part of the operation of the train is up to the computer at the main office. MARTA ( Metropolitian Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority ) is the name of the system.
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-ageoflove1980
With that low amout of riders and as far as i can see no families, the conductor not checking the tickets and the toilet being occupied all the time. I get a feeling that this train isnt considered a -premium- mode of transportation. The US clearly has some work to do before trains in this part of the country can be considered as competative I guess which is a shame. In Europe you can clearly see that its a preferred mode of transport by people from all social standings.
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With that low amout of riders and as far as i can see no families, the conductor not checking the tickets and the toilet being occupied all the time. I get a feeling that this train isnt considered a -premium- mode of transportation. The US clearly has some work to do before trains in this part of the country can be considered as competative I guess which is a shame. In Europe you can clearly see that its a preferred mode of transport by people from all social standings.
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-marvwatkins7029
Very odd that that 2nd car had no toilet. Very unwise on what could be a crowded commuter train. Also, many North Americans commuter trains don't have outlets (sockets) because the assumption is that most passengers aren't on them that long to worry about how charged their devices are. Also, the particular transit agency might not want to spend the extra money for them or may even be worried about the extra power usage off their train, slight as it may be!
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Very odd that that 2nd car had no toilet. Very unwise on what could be a crowded commuter train. Also, many North Americans commuter trains don't have outlets (sockets) because the assumption is that most passengers aren't on them that long to worry about how charged their devices are. Also, the particular transit agency might not want to spend the extra money for them or may even be worried about the extra power usage off their train, slight as it may be!
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-renegadetenor
To answer your question on window size, part of it is the much higher build standards for intercity passenger cars here in the US. This is because here, it has always been customary that freight and passenger share the same trackage. FYI, a loaded freight car is 286, 000 pounds. Take that, multiply by 120 or so and multiply by 50 mph. Now That's how you move freight! Clearly the passenger cars need to have a high tensile strength to absorb impacts.
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To answer your question on window size, part of it is the much higher build standards for intercity passenger cars here in the US. This is because here, it has always been customary that freight and passenger share the same trackage. FYI, a loaded freight car is 286, 000 pounds. Take that, multiply by 120 or so and multiply by 50 mph. Now That's how you move freight! Clearly the passenger cars need to have a high tensile strength to absorb impacts.
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-DFWRailVideos
11: 23 you'd be surprised at the speed of that train, its more like 55mph (88km/h) than 90mph.
Strangely enough, F59PH's are equipped for 100mph+ operation, but most US trackage is quite old and rickety, preventing them doing so.
Aerodynamics aren't really a priority in the USA, unless you look at an F or E unit from the 50's and 40's. Those were for freight and passenger service back in the day. They are gorgeous locomotives.
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11: 23 you'd be surprised at the speed of that train, its more like 55mph (88km/h) than 90mph.
Strangely enough, F59PH's are equipped for 100mph+ operation, but most US trackage is quite old and rickety, preventing them doing so.
Aerodynamics aren't really a priority in the USA, unless you look at an F or E unit from the 50's and 40's. Those were for freight and passenger service back in the day. They are gorgeous locomotives.
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-cece_e193
I believe there should just be more intermediary carriages between the driving carriage and the locomotive engine, if there would be also 4 or 5 intermediary and one piloting carriage and to end a locomotive it would include more people so it-s less expensive but more money paid because less trains need to be maintained if they-re longer, because you reduce runs.
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I believe there should just be more intermediary carriages between the driving carriage and the locomotive engine, if there would be also 4 or 5 intermediary and one piloting carriage and to end a locomotive it would include more people so it-s less expensive but more money paid because less trains need to be maintained if they-re longer, because you reduce runs.
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-shepwillner7507
Note: Given that this train does commuter service like Metrorail in the DMV; but unlike Metro, this train service has toilets aboard. I sure wish Metro had toilets aboard their trains! Where to put them? How about in those spaces that look like spare train operator control panels? Nobody goes in them, not even the security staff.
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Note: Given that this train does commuter service like Metrorail in the DMV; but unlike Metro, this train service has toilets aboard. I sure wish Metro had toilets aboard their trains! Where to put them? How about in those spaces that look like spare train operator control panels? Nobody goes in them, not even the security staff.
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Yes the last platform in Dallas Union Station is Mainly for Amtrak trains Sometimes though TRe uses the tthe track you were looking next to the Track your train was on usually just during Rush hours times Sincerly Charles Christopher Barr ( I used to live in Dallas took both Amtrak & TRe Train there )
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Yes the last platform in Dallas Union Station is Mainly for Amtrak trains Sometimes though TRe uses the tthe track you were looking next to the Track your train was on usually just during Rush hours times Sincerly Charles Christopher Barr ( I used to live in Dallas took both Amtrak & TRe Train there )
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-marvwatkins7029
The reason TRE cab cars are not streamlined is so other cars can be added during rush hour and also so passengers can move from one to another if cars are too crowded to get a seat. This is virtually universally common in North America, unlike with most European or East Asian trains.
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The reason TRE cab cars are not streamlined is so other cars can be added during rush hour and also so passengers can move from one to another if cars are too crowded to get a seat. This is virtually universally common in North America, unlike with most European or East Asian trains.
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-rockoorbe2002
Unfortunately when I went to DFW on Memorial Day weekend I didn't realize that the train service was shut down that Sunday. Bummer because I really wanted to ride it. Particularly with the high gas prices.
Oh well, at least I live 4 hours away and can take another trip over there
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Unfortunately when I went to DFW on Memorial Day weekend I didn't realize that the train service was shut down that Sunday. Bummer because I really wanted to ride it. Particularly with the high gas prices.
Oh well, at least I live 4 hours away and can take another trip over there
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-marklee1194
These trains are very similar to the GO Train in Toronto, Canada. GO Trains however are much longer (10 cars on average, sometimes 6. The EMD F59PH locomotives have been replaced by the MPI MPXpress series and the Bombardier Bi-Level cars have been upgraded.
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These trains are very similar to the GO Train in Toronto, Canada. GO Trains however are much longer (10 cars on average, sometimes 6. The EMD F59PH locomotives have been replaced by the MPI MPXpress series and the Bombardier Bi-Level cars have been upgraded.
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-adriancarter2863
Shame the TRE wasn-t held for AMTRAK-s -Texas Eagle- -. Here in the UK --, local trains - are often held for late-running long distance Inter-City trains - so that passengers make their onward connections. Especially more so in rural locations.
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Shame the TRE wasn-t held for AMTRAK-s -Texas Eagle- -. Here in the UK --, local trains - are often held for late-running long distance Inter-City trains - so that passengers make their onward connections. Especially more so in rural locations.
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-andrewcowling5804
that French loco is more the exception now. we dont use Janney couplers. delner couplers on the newer units and AAR couplings wich have been around on coches since the 1950's. Mainland Europe has several other types of automatic coupler too
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that French loco is more the exception now. we dont use Janney couplers. delner couplers on the newer units and AAR couplings wich have been around on coches since the 1950's. Mainland Europe has several other types of automatic coupler too
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Someday, you need to compare this to the Canadian version, GO Transit: Toronto to Niagara Falls (usually runs only during summer weekends. Same train but different rules (can't cross the tracks, more power outlets and even a dedicated bicycle car!
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Someday, you need to compare this to the Canadian version, GO Transit: Toronto to Niagara Falls (usually runs only during summer weekends. Same train but different rules (can't cross the tracks, more power outlets and even a dedicated bicycle car!
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-dirtydog2858
Welcome ta Texas y'all! They call us the -Lone Star State- 'cause we're so lousy we ain't worth two stars on Emily's list. But look on the bright side, We're the state whar men are men, an' them cows are mighty nervous.
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Welcome ta Texas y'all! They call us the -Lone Star State- 'cause we're so lousy we ain't worth two stars on Emily's list. But look on the bright side, We're the state whar men are men, an' them cows are mighty nervous.
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-cwg73160
-It almost feels like an intercity train. -
Well, that-s pretty much what it is. It-s only 34 miles long. It goes between two cities, Ft Worth and Dallas, but they-re located next to each other in the same metro area.
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-It almost feels like an intercity train. -
Well, that-s pretty much what it is. It-s only 34 miles long. It goes between two cities, Ft Worth and Dallas, but they-re located next to each other in the same metro area.
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Tickets actually 12 you need a regional pass to take the TRE all the way to Fort Wort you must have mistakenly got the am/pm pass which is only for DART rail and busses, honest mistake but your lucky you didn't get caught
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Tickets actually 12 you need a regional pass to take the TRE all the way to Fort Wort you must have mistakenly got the am/pm pass which is only for DART rail and busses, honest mistake but your lucky you didn't get caught
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-marvwatkins7029
The bell on American trains is too warn passengers and ground crew that a train is moving and thus it would be wise to avoid it. It is also used to warn them at a station that and express is not stopping.
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The bell on American trains is too warn passengers and ground crew that a train is moving and thus it would be wise to avoid it. It is also used to warn them at a station that and express is not stopping.
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-strikesolo1771
Ah yes the Beautiful K5LA Horn the best horn in existence (sounds way better on the F59PH And PHI, makes the engine itself sound like something you don't want to e
Mess with lol): D great video
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Ah yes the Beautiful K5LA Horn the best horn in existence (sounds way better on the F59PH And PHI, makes the engine itself sound like something you don't want to e
Mess with lol): D great video
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-davidemmyg
When i first came to the US i was surprised at how much people depend on cars sometimes even for journeys longer than six hours. They seem to have such comfortable rolling stock most of the time.
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When i first came to the US i was surprised at how much people depend on cars sometimes even for journeys longer than six hours. They seem to have such comfortable rolling stock most of the time.
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-amfm889
The conductor didn't check your ticket because it's a proof-of-purchase (honor) system. Instead they do random inspections at different times of the day. Big fines if you don't have a ticket!
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The conductor didn't check your ticket because it's a proof-of-purchase (honor) system. Instead they do random inspections at different times of the day. Big fines if you don't have a ticket!
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-Neville60001
Dylan, are you ever going to visit Canada and try out VIA Rail (as well as our regional commuter services in our cities? I'd love to see a review-positive _or_ negative-of them from you.
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Dylan, are you ever going to visit Canada and try out VIA Rail (as well as our regional commuter services in our cities? I'd love to see a review-positive _or_ negative-of them from you.
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-Neville60001
7: 27-Sadly, with Bombardier about to be bought by a European railway manufacturer, it won't be fully Canadian-owned anymore (although the manufacturing _might_ still be in Thunder Bay)
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7: 27-Sadly, with Bombardier about to be bought by a European railway manufacturer, it won't be fully Canadian-owned anymore (although the manufacturing _might_ still be in Thunder Bay)
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Im impressed! I didn't know that we can find portuguese words on these Bombardier coaches for the US trains. On toilets door it says -abrir-, it means open! Uau! Congrats from Portugal!
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Im impressed! I didn't know that we can find portuguese words on these Bombardier coaches for the US trains. On toilets door it says -abrir-, it means open! Uau! Congrats from Portugal!
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-WMGIII
You don't want to live near an American grade crossing. I'm in North Carolina and live in between two grade crossings so I hear SIX horn blasts for each train. They are INSANELY LOUD.
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You don't want to live near an American grade crossing. I'm in North Carolina and live in between two grade crossings so I hear SIX horn blasts for each train. They are INSANELY LOUD.
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-musicmanfelipe
The TRE is excellent for going to events at the American Airlines Center, as one of the stops is Victory Station. They always have one last train after a game or concert.
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The TRE is excellent for going to events at the American Airlines Center, as one of the stops is Victory Station. They always have one last train after a game or concert.
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-deusvult7559
My sister in law rides that yellow and white light rail you showed at the beginning every day. She loves it. Nice review of the Trinity! Thanks for sharing!
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My sister in law rides that yellow and white light rail you showed at the beginning every day. She loves it. Nice review of the Trinity! Thanks for sharing!
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-thercbeast678
Says walking across tracks, even at a marked crossing is unsafe; then proceeds to walk in front of train waiting to depart over ballast and rails.
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Says walking across tracks, even at a marked crossing is unsafe; then proceeds to walk in front of train waiting to depart over ballast and rails.
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-teraymarine148
Whyyyyy have I never heard of this? Oh wait. I'm in Houston. we have next to nothing as far as rail. Thanks for sharing! Time to head to DFW!
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Whyyyyy have I never heard of this? Oh wait. I'm in Houston. we have next to nothing as far as rail. Thanks for sharing! Time to head to DFW!
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-scubajoe3321
its nice too see a person from Europe admire the big strong trains we have here as much as we admire their small speedy fast trains
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its nice too see a person from Europe admire the big strong trains we have here as much as we admire their small speedy fast trains
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-980cbro
I know English is not your primary language so I offer this suggestion. The train left/arrived EXACTLY on time, not perfectly on time.
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I know English is not your primary language so I offer this suggestion. The train left/arrived EXACTLY on time, not perfectly on time.
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I used to ride from the Airport station to the station near Northeast Mall. A little shuttle would drop me off at the Sears parking lot.
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I used to ride from the Airport station to the station near Northeast Mall. A little shuttle would drop me off at the Sears parking lot.
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-jslasher1
I have never read such inaine commentary in my life. Why don't you simply let the video images speak for themselves? Thumbs down.
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I have never read such inaine commentary in my life. Why don't you simply let the video images speak for themselves? Thumbs down.
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