tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post6044127704453532839..comments2024-03-27T09:55:23.143-07:00Comments on Dispatch from the Digital Health Frontier: Trains, Planes and AutomobilesJohn Halamkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550236129132159307noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-69550854444635755402009-01-21T22:04:00.000-08:002009-01-21T22:04:00.000-08:00I 100% agree. I live in Providence and frequently...I 100% agree. I live in Providence and frequently travel for work to Boston, New York, and DC. I recently switched to the Acela and will never go back. The productivity gains from having access to my laptop, BlackBerry, and the internet (via tethering) throughout the trip far outweigh the time difference.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04121624799735097489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-35394620120641390382008-12-19T11:34:00.000-08:002008-12-19T11:34:00.000-08:00Dan, the next big speed improvement is still years...Dan, the next big speed improvement is still years of financing, politics and construction away. From New Haven to NYC is owned by the MTA (Amtrak just pays a usage fee).<BR/><BR/>To exceed 90mph they must 1) replace all the overhead wiring, including pickup equipment on all commuter trains, because it has a 90mph design speed limit; 2) replace all the traffic control signals and systems, including all those on commuter trains, which also have a 90mph design speed limit; and 3) upgrade all the track.<BR/><BR/>The engineering for this is understood. The financing needs to be found, and it affects all the commuter and freight usage, not just Amtrak. The ownership politics need to be resolved.<BR/><BR/>I think it will happen, but it will take many years. The commuter system gains much less than Acela from all the expense and disruption, which greatly complicates solving the politics and finance problems.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259252281993700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-1106260117485229612008-12-19T03:49:00.000-08:002008-12-19T03:49:00.000-08:00I accept the sarcasm and the benefits of the train...I accept the sarcasm and the benefits of the train but you missed a relevant means of transportation. <BR/><BR/>I frequently travel from Buffalo to Manhattan to meet with DOH. I take a very nice public bus from LGA to Penn Station and then take the subway to my final destination. <BR/><BR/>thanks for the blog!<BR/><BR/>Judy F.Judy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964283192742784642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-77112275652829460122008-12-18T11:43:00.000-08:002008-12-18T11:43:00.000-08:00John - absolutely agree. Last few trips I've made ...John - absolutely agree. Last few trips I've made from Boston to NYC for work have been on the Acela. Benefits far out-weigh any minimal time savings.<BR/><BR/>If only all of the power outlets actually worked on the Acela trains, THEN I'd be a happy(ier) man.<BR/><BR/>Ah, and if the Acela could actually travel at it's fastest for the majority of the trip, instead of for a mere 15 minutes or so, the time difference would be even less noticeable. The bullet train I'd taken in France 12 years ago makes the Acela look like it's moving in slow motion. C'est la vie!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><A HREF="http://www.BizTechTalk.com/" REL="nofollow">Dan Keldsen</A>Dan Keldsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989163772630815426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-62381843526227333242008-12-18T08:21:00.000-08:002008-12-18T08:21:00.000-08:00Free parking? I use Acela a lot from RTE and I've...Free parking? I use Acela a lot from RTE and I've always had to pay. Other than that, you're analysis is entirely correct.<BR/><BR/>Even for Washington DC, it can be a better alternative for multiday meetings. The true time is about 2hrs longer each way than flying, but if you have work to bring and do it is a viable alternative.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259252281993700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-54339101015599422262008-12-18T06:36:00.000-08:002008-12-18T06:36:00.000-08:00Hello Mr.. Halawka!Today, I'm searching (googl...Hello Mr.. Halawka!<BR/><BR/>Today, I'm searching (googling) for Healthcare systems, IT, Google Health, Health Vault, Siemens, Philips... and I arrive to this excellent blog.<BR/><BR/>As a medical student I hope in a near future start a project in Medical informatics & Health management because I imagine (not the only one) that many people could benefit from a global (integrated) health system.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I agree that your incredible work could use a little more of IT.<BR/><BR/>Joao Rocha, LausanneJFRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964771638552662180noreply@blogger.com