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They want to replicate the Northeast corridor down south. New Orleans_Birmingham_Atlanta_Charlotte_DC to connnect with the Northeast.



The Southern Crescent already does this. I've ridden it and recently tried to get tickets on it- never available. It only runs once a day. They could add more trains to this line and make some cash.

The problem with riding the train any distance is it takes the time of driving and costs the same as an airline ticket. I like the fact you are sitting in a barca-lounger and can get up and move around from car to car (esp. the lounge cars) but you have to work to ride the train.