@negvar the TGV doesn't do any good on this track, the only way to get the acela to go faster is they have their own right away, the track are straighter not sharp turn because even with the TGV or the shinkansen running on the track, they would have to slow down to 80 on turn or they would fly off the track.
Not only that, but what are the chances that the force of the wind from the train whizzing by would kick up debris from the track, or even a stone? One small stone being kicked up by that force from the train would hit you like a bullet!
OMG! Stupid parents. Jeez, talk about laying it on the line. I actually did the math. At 146 mph that train was covering 200 ft. per second...the same speed that a Boeing 737 jet travels at just before takeoff! Amtrak won't take any steps to make those platforms safer until something tragic happens. Watch and see...in the meantime please stay far behind that yellow line while you're filming those magnificent trains. *Peace*
If you want my opinion, a train speeding through a station at 141 mph where people walk freely around on the platform is dangerous! It's not like the driver can make a sudden emergency stop if someone's child just happens to wander onto the tracks as the train is approaching. I know it's a morbid thought, but it can happen. "Train appproaching, please remain behind yellow line" A yellow line? For starters, how about a gate on the edge of the platform that only the station employees can open
Its funny that u say that because yesterday i was at Kingston, and there were these people on the platform with their like 3yr old. He was Running ON THE YELLOW SAFETY LINE and the acela was less than 200 feet away. My friend clocked it with a radar gun. It was going 146MPH!!!! Do the math, they would not have been too happy. People really need to be aware of the danger of high speed trains.
Check out the Bullet Train platforms in Japan. I have never been to Japan. But there are videos here on YouTube showing barriers in place on the train platforms.
One Video, 'Shinkansen 700' is about 11 seconds long. Watch that one. No one is near the edge.
Also, some light rail train stations in places like Singapore, Japan and China have what look like 'elevator doors' on their platforms. Scheck them out, too.
As for us Americans: Use Common Sense. Stand behind the yellow line.
Or like those gates you see on Roller Coasters what only open when there is a train waiting in the station. and not like those metal things you can easily crawl under (or duck under)a whole fence, like a chain link, then it will hurt to try to climb it.
I was waiting for a northeast regional at kingston a few days ago and the person in the station announced the arrival of our train so when the safety train approaching thing went on everybody looked forward to see the train...including me. I figured out that it wasnt slowing down so i stepped back just in time cuz if i were any closer the wind woulda knocked me to my feet. The platform height combined with misleading announcements is going to lead to a tragedy one of these days.
Ok! So at 141 mph, i'm standing behind the metal fence to the left! Forget the yellow line!
chessie0414 9 months ago
What a lovley train, it looks like our Eurostar
glitch4465 1 year ago
The ice 3 in Germany is 300km/h and looks nicer
DeutschBahn 1 year ago
WOW!!!!
metalairplanes 1 year ago
i love the high speed echo of that K5LA blast
6V92TA 1 year ago
I feel bad for the guy who has to say "Train Approaching..." over and over again..
ccolimon 1 year ago
@ccolimon I fell for him too. :)
It's a recording.
ariwcharles 8 months ago
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! The Market Frankford line From Philadelphia can go faster than that!!!!!
makkin16 2 years ago
If only we had the TGV here in America. 186mph cruising speed!!
negvar 2 years ago
@negvar That would be awesome!
Intransitman 2 years ago
@negvar the TGV doesn't do any good on this track, the only way to get the acela to go faster is they have their own right away, the track are straighter not sharp turn because even with the TGV or the shinkansen running on the track, they would have to slow down to 80 on turn or they would fly off the track.
sideslide23 1 year ago
more powerful then a locomotive. now thats fast. man i want to ride on that.
peteboy1113 2 years ago 5
this train broke it's pantograph in Attleboro
CommuterColin0906 3 years ago
This is a year old, look at my newest video.
AmtrakFanNEC927 3 years ago
Look at my Acela videos I posted....please...:) VOTE TOO!! How do you get people to look at your train videos more?
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BDOUG23 2 years ago
Not only that, but what are the chances that the force of the wind from the train whizzing by would kick up debris from the track, or even a stone? One small stone being kicked up by that force from the train would hit you like a bullet!
waldron728 3 years ago
You shouldn't complain about extreme heat after that train passes by. That thing must deliver a lot of wind!
sammydenyc 3 years ago
Imagine if the train was doing 186-w200mph, that that would be something right thru Kingston
RobertPaniagua 3 years ago
OMG! Stupid parents. Jeez, talk about laying it on the line. I actually did the math. At 146 mph that train was covering 200 ft. per second...the same speed that a Boeing 737 jet travels at just before takeoff! Amtrak won't take any steps to make those platforms safer until something tragic happens. Watch and see...in the meantime please stay far behind that yellow line while you're filming those magnificent trains. *Peace*
TheTallMan35 3 years ago
If you want my opinion, a train speeding through a station at 141 mph where people walk freely around on the platform is dangerous! It's not like the driver can make a sudden emergency stop if someone's child just happens to wander onto the tracks as the train is approaching. I know it's a morbid thought, but it can happen. "Train appproaching, please remain behind yellow line" A yellow line? For starters, how about a gate on the edge of the platform that only the station employees can open
TheTallMan35 3 years ago
Its funny that u say that because yesterday i was at Kingston, and there were these people on the platform with their like 3yr old. He was Running ON THE YELLOW SAFETY LINE and the acela was less than 200 feet away. My friend clocked it with a radar gun. It was going 146MPH!!!! Do the math, they would not have been too happy. People really need to be aware of the danger of high speed trains.
AmtrakFanNEC927 3 years ago
Agreed!
BXV2009 3 years ago
Check out the Bullet Train platforms in Japan. I have never been to Japan. But there are videos here on YouTube showing barriers in place on the train platforms.
One Video, 'Shinkansen 700' is about 11 seconds long. Watch that one. No one is near the edge.
Also, some light rail train stations in places like Singapore, Japan and China have what look like 'elevator doors' on their platforms. Scheck them out, too.
As for us Americans: Use Common Sense. Stand behind the yellow line.
Modeltrainguy 3 years ago
@AmtrakFanNEC927 i'd be standing in the lot im suprised they go that quick they only do 125 here in jersey
retroguy1976 1 year ago
Or like those gates you see on Roller Coasters what only open when there is a train waiting in the station. and not like those metal things you can easily crawl under (or duck under)a whole fence, like a chain link, then it will hurt to try to climb it.
garfieldlover94 3 years ago
I was waiting for a northeast regional at kingston a few days ago and the person in the station announced the arrival of our train so when the safety train approaching thing went on everybody looked forward to see the train...including me. I figured out that it wasnt slowing down so i stepped back just in time cuz if i were any closer the wind woulda knocked me to my feet. The platform height combined with misleading announcements is going to lead to a tragedy one of these days.
jetset59 3 years ago
nice video.
i live near there
acelaboy123 3 years ago
Awesome shot of the Acela!
Train538 3 years ago
when the annoucer says remain behind yeallow line how bout I wait in the lot lol
retroguy1976 3 years ago 3
The far end is always a great spot to railfan the Acela. I recorded a Southbound right on the coach platform
KB1KOI 4 years ago
I know where ur talking about, I did the exact same thing but I messed up the vid and it was pointing at the wheels.
AmtrakFanNEC927 4 years ago
look up the maglev and then say that was fast
johnnyorangeseed 4 years ago 2
yeah, i still like the acela the most though. maglev means nothing to me
AmtrakFanNEC927 4 years ago
Maglev's not a real train! (In My opinon)
mikokat 4 years ago 3
wow
ERIELACKU34CH 4 years ago 4
hadent been on an acela but amtrak yea
ucvgabe 4 years ago 2
yeah what?
AmtrakFanNEC927 4 years ago
also, the express is more of a business train than anything else. it is very expensive to ride on.
AmtrakFanNEC927 4 years ago
thats fast
bmxboy2468 4 years ago
HIGH BALLING!
alx2925 4 years ago 3
That was super fast. :D
murjax 4 years ago 3
FLY ZONE!
sportsmovieman 4 years ago 4