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Old Feb 17, 2022 | 10:51 am
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Originally Posted by AndyPatterson
Last time I was in Montana, the speed limit in Montana for cars was "reasonable and proper"! So, a car can drive across Montana faster than Amtrak. Can't speak to the rest of the ride though.
{edit -- Montana now does have a speed limit of 80 mph on freeways, as does South Dakota}
Good luck keeping up with the Empire Builder on 2 lane US 2. There are no freeways along the Hiline in Montana. It would be good, however, if Amtrak could find a way to use the new Positive Train Control and BNSF Class 5 track east of Havre to increase the maximum speed to 90 MPH. Daze
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