Originally Posted by
EricR111
I think that the Town of Ewing's plan is that if Frontier works out, they will build a new terminal south of the runway, with a nearby "Town Square" type shopping center next to the airport and extend the rail line. But that is 5-6 years off at least.
Personally, I doubt they will get enough passengers that way to make it economical. It is a suburban airport; those who may lack wheels to get there, perhaps in center city Philly, are going to take mass transit to PHL.
Thank you for the information on the Ewing plans, Eric!
I know around 5+ years ago NJ Transit looked at having the Raritan Valley line extended to meet SEPTA in West Trenton.... Apparently the track is preexisting but would still cost a fair chunk of change and it hasn't gotten past the drawing board. I agree it is hard to see where the volume of traffic into TTN can justify this kind of economic project and new rail connection. I do think Frontier can pick off some Philly traffic...perhaps North Philly and Bucks County. For instance my son and Ihave $58 one way fares...a direct flight to RDU coming up that was over $200 with USAirways from PHL at the time of booking (now that WN No longer flies nonstop). My sense is if Frontier promoted in a.modest way via their website a 1.5 mile reserve-in-advance shuttle service to and from TTN/West Trenton it would cost Frontier almost nothing if subcontracting with a livery service and it is something they can do right now to bring attention to TTN's semi.proximity to the Philly market.