BQ Rail
BQ RailThoughts about rail and transit, primarily in Brooklyn & Queens, New York City, including the proposed Interborough Express (IBX) and Cross-Harbor Freight Tunnel.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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Cross-Hudson Rail Freight in the Early 20th Century
This is the first of a series of articles about proposals for a Cross Harbor Rail Freight Tunnel and why such a tunnel is unlikely to be built.
A Non-Technical Reason Suggests Light Rail for the Interborough Express
This article reviews the reasons for and against choice of light rail for the Interborough Express. Although technical specifications, costs and reliability might indicate using the next generation of “A” Division subway cars on the Interbo...
IBX Progress Reports & Presentations—Through Spring 2025
This is the another of a series of articles introducing documents obtained from the MTA in response to Freedom of Information Law requests.
Progress on the Cross Harbor Freight Project Slows to a Halt, Again
A rail tunnel between Brooklyn and New Jersey or Staten Island, to replace freight rail carfloats, was first proposed in the 19th Century. Construction of such tunnels actually began twice.
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Life-long rail traveler and transit advocate, from Brooklyn, NY.
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