“Double the Frequency; Triple the Ridership.”
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“Double the Frequency; Triple the Ridership.”

I’ve mentioned this old railroad adage here on several occasions. It may seem too pat or an exaggeration, and certainly a lot depends on where the doubling of service occurs and what population centers are involved. But is it true?  OK, take Cincinnati, for example. There are almost 2.25 million people in the metropolitan area,…

Rule of Thumb: Double the Frequency, Triple the Ridership.
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Rule of Thumb: Double the Frequency, Triple the Ridership.

I’m still plugging away on updates for the new edition of my book. Specifically, I’ve been working on a new chapter listing my personal Top Ten railway stations in the U.S. and Canada. One of the stations I considered – but finally rejected – was Cincinnati Union Terminal. It’s a beautiful Art Deco building dating…