Mr. Slater also said the union had "indicated a willingness to allow commuter operations to continue uninterrupted in the event of a strike."
In 1983, Conrail passed its commuter operations to state agencies.
Amtrak and most commuter operations quickly followed suit, selecting 220 MHz.
Deploying such a protocol for urban commuter operation, where it will be necessary to support numerous, small, fast-moving trains, will be a challenge.
The railroad also had an extensive commuter operation centered around Philadelphia, the hub of which was Reading Terminal.
The new state agency bought the Lowell line, along with the Haverhill and all other commuter operations in the Greater Boston area.
Some have argued that the aging tram, believed to be the only aerial commuter operation of its kind in the country, has outlived its usefulness.
By 1983, Henson was Allegheny's largest commuter operation.
When Connecticut and New York began planning to take over commuter operations from Conrail, the enthusiasts saw another opportunity to plead their case.
The catenary is energized at 1500 V DC and serves four tracks of commuter operations.