Diesel locomotives are banned in the North River Tunnels for safety reasons, although even if dual mode locomotives were used, the tunnel is operating at near 100% capacity during rush-hours, limiting the feasibility of through-service to New York City.
Diesel locomotives are banned in the North River Tunnels for safety reasons. The tunnel is operating at near 100% capacity during rush-hours-service to New York City. Dual mode locomotives were used. Hours are limiting the feasibility of through.