A Guide to Commuter Railroads - East Coast: Train Talk Ep. 37

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Train Talk! In this episode, we will begin a three part look at different commuter rail systems in the United States. We will cover all the basics of each commuter operation we look at, starting with a summary of the system, hours of operation and frequencies, current fares, equipment, and a brief history. Throughout all three parts of this series, we will cover a total of 26 different railroads in 23 states. Part one focuses on the East Coast of the US, beginning in Massachusetts and moving all the way down to Florida.

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[adventuresofamtrakcascades]

This is absolutely insane you were able to exist and make videos for that long! Pretty impressive! Easy S tier episode!

[nickyyhap]

I’m really liking the 1st train talk video of 2023. It has been a long time coming.

[dfwrailvideos]

Awesome video! Excited for the central USA video. I also can’t wait for the light rail episode, hope it covers DART in Dallas!

[arandomuser]

3:12 MBTA Commuter Rail (Massachusetts)
6:10 CT Rail (Connecticut)
8:21 Long Island Railroad (NYC)
10:47 Metro North (NYC)
13:01 New Jersey Transit
15:30 SEPTA Regional Rail (Pennsylvania)
17:38 MARC (Maryland)
20:06 Virginia Railway Express
21:19 SunRail (Florida)
22:39 Tri-Rail (Florida)

[RMG_]

Im an mbta railfan and I LOVE THIS!!! Amazing job Mike. I railfan the kingston line.

[SuperDave]

Chicago Metra commuter rail is my favorite out of all!

[NA_Railfanning_Productions]

One of the coolest videos I’ve seen so far!

[wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd]

Hello Mike, this is an interesting video about these many different passenger train companies. With many different locomotives and railcars. I'm really looking forward to the next video. Best regards from Germany Wolfgang

[RandomRailfan]

Another great video mike, always loved the commuter railroads. It’s always cool to get a look at all of there operations!

[eastofhudsontrainsandplanes]

Just to clarify 3 things for people who don't know:
1. BL20GH diesels are diesel only, not dual mode. They can usually be found on branch line service, such as the Danbury branch, Waterbury branch, and Wassaic branch(technically not a branch since it's part of the harlem line and does not branch off) and sometimes they can also be found on deadheads from Croton Harmon.
2. Metro North has leased two CT rail GP40-3Hs, 6698 and 6699, to be used as a supplement for the BL20's (since some BL20s are being rebuilt.)
3. I'm surprised you didn't mention the fact that Metro North released a few heritage units this year, 208 (beachball unit), 201 (conrail unit), and 211 (new york central unit), which i think is the best.
Excellent vid CoasterFan2105!!!

[benscookingshow]

Great video! I wanna visit them someday!

[DubGathoni]

Train Talk on the commuter rail operation of Canada (Go, Exo, and West Coast Express), Mexico (El Insurgente and Tren Suburbano) and Costa Rica (Interurbano Line) when?

[railwaysfan]

Very interresting video for me!! I can finally understand all the differences between the compagnies in the eastern states. Thanks Mike i am waiting the second video.

[ahmedthecreator]

Ahh yes, my favorite channel with never be forgotten, I might grow up with trains 😉

[Big.Al.]

Hi, Mike. Do enjoy your films. I'm learning a lot about an American railroading. Thanks.

[AirlinkTrainsAndAviation_PACQ]

Ah! Thank you for showing this video. Now I will explain my teachers about the guide to commuter railroads

[MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan]

Great video! Just to clarify a few things about the mbta.
1. Stoughton line is the only line that does not see weekend service.
2. The Newburyport/Rockport line is technically one line just split into branches as is the PVD/STO line.
That’s all I have for ya, great video nonetheless and congrats on 10 years!

[glennkennedy]

Great video, I live along side the MBTA Newburyport line in Ipswich MA, it was good to see my trains on your channel.

[StormySkyRailProductions]

Another awesome video. Enjoyed and have a fantastic upcoming weekend.(Steve)

[TranscontinentalRailfan]

Love the video! Very exciting rail infrastructure projects ahead for some of these commuter railroads, including VRE. With the planned improvements in Virginia can allow weekend service on the VRE.