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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000
I just spent 10 minutes looking for the "Peach Line" or in my mind a line that is "peach" in color. I finally realized the "Peach Line" is actually PINK in color.
I am still not clear what commuter rail is? Will the Peach Line not use the same transportation tech as our current MARTA lines? Are you saying Commuter Rail is different from Heavy Rail? Is there any logistical or technical reason a Commuter Rail line cannot be incorporated into the Five Points Station?
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Commuter rail can cross roads like freight railroads, and goes much longer distances than heavy rail. It is also much cheaper than Heavy Rail. The trains can share track with freight trains, and stations tend to be very simple platforms, rather than what you see for Heavy rail stations. Headways (time between trains) tends to be 15-30 minutes, so you have to plan on being at the station at a particular time instead of just showing up.