Omaha - Lincoln Intercity Bus Route

[labguy]

Since the Omaha-Lincoln train idea is being discussed again, I was wondering if anyone had heard anything more on the intercity bus project? Looks like there hasn't been any update in over a year.

[Athomsfere]

To my knowledge, nothing.

[ita]

Since the Omaha-Lincoln train idea is being discussed again, I was wondering if anyone had heard anything more on the intercity bus project? Looks like there hasn't been any update in over a year.

I received an update that NDOT decided not to fund the intercity bus route this year. It did not make final budget. So, people associated with the project is considering whether updated data or an all new study is needed. It will be another two years before it's consider.

[Athomsfere]

Since the Omaha-Lincoln train idea is being discussed again, I was wondering if anyone had heard anything more on the intercity bus project? Looks like there hasn't been any update in over a year.

I received an update that NDOT decided not to fund the intercity bus route this year. It did not make final budget. So, people associated with the project is considering whether updated data or an all new study is needed. It will be another two years before it's consider.

In that case, we might see a train getting closer by that time. Oddly, there is a lot of public support IME for a intercity train. Despite, I have no idea how it could possibly actually work. I wonder if there is ROW that could be used to build non-BSNF rail for it. And of course who would possibly offer the what, $5 billion starting point.

[Dusty]

Read an article recently about Greyhound heading into a death spiral. Years ago when they were struggling financially they sold off their stations and land to investors. The new owners would then lease the stations back to Greyhound. it was a way to free up assets which led to getting bought by Flixbus.

Now this whole plan is blowing up in their face. These investors are realizing they can make more money by redeveloping the land to hotels and apartments. So they are shutting the stations down. Now riders are waiting for the bus in empty surface lots or abandoned gas stations. Yikes1 What a mess!

Mental note:
If we were to pursue a bus route Omaha to Lincoln, make sure we have comfortable stations to wait at.

[strangerthings]

Read an article recently about Greyhound heading into a death spiral. Years ago when they were struggling financially they sold off their stations and land to investors. The new owners would then lease the stations back to Greyhound. it was a way to free up assets which led to getting bought by Flixbus.

Now this whole plan is blowing up in their face. These investors are realizing they can make more money by redeveloping the land to hotels and apartments. So they are shutting the stations down. Now riders are waiting for the bus in empty surface lots or abandoned gas stations. Yikes1 What a mess!

Mental note:
If we were to pursue a bus route Omaha to Lincoln, make sure we have comfortable stations to wait at.

In europe, was no just that way in some of the name brand cities. Wait for a train in a generic parking lot