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Originally Posted by eleven=11
what does the rental car building look like
and does it connect to the ATS.
the new one in miami is perfect.
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I know I should be glad this is happening; but I'm skeptical. Unlike the good new Miami system, the ATS at O'Hare is not especially user-friendly. And the physical config is such that an arrival at he United terminal has a LOOONG way to go with many stops in order to reach the Lot F site of the new rental center. This would work a lot better if the ATS could somehow be upgraded.
I do agree with the idea of a DMU to the O'Hare station. But it should definitely be first tested for use (with existing equipment) since the station is poorly placed. Neither travellers or employees (yes, it should somehow accommodate employees at a different fare level) may find the inconvenient location very useful. A not-too-expensive (but highly unlikely) alternative would be a north-central track spur from near the Rosemont station into the airport with a new station near the present ATS service loop(allowing for a
transfer from/to the ATS); then the track could run north and rejoin the main line near the present O'Hare station. Pipe dream, I know.
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