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Re: (erielack) FW: Original Amtrak commuter/intercity debate (from erielack

Yes, the debate over intercity/suburban trains was decided by the ICC.  
Examples of such anomolies were/are:

1. The LIRR trains to Montauk (127 miles) - Commuter
2. Penn Central's "Clockers" between New York and Phila - Intercity.
3. Reading/CNJ service between Newark and Phila - Commuter.
4. The strange mix of some B&O trains between Baltimore and DC, where some 
were considered intercity, others commuter.

Indeed, it was hoped that others would be considered "commuter" and the 
railroads forced to operate them. 

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