Night Train to New York

by jz1

Epilogue

CANTERLOT - As part of the ongoing modernization effort of Equestria’s rail network, Princess Celestia announced today that the Equestrian Royal Railway will purchase, for an undisclosed amount, all available type ‘GG1’ electric locomotives from railways in the United States including: the United States National Passenger Rail Corporation [AMTRAK], the Consolidated Rail Corporation [CONRAIL] and the New Jersey Department of Transportation [NJDOT/NJ TRANSIT].

In her announcement, Her Royal Highness praised the locomotives’ lengthy and reliable service history in the United States, and expressed hope that they would serve Equestria’s rail network for similar periods of time. When questioned about the advanced age of the locomotive fleet, Princess Celestia responded that each engine would undergo “significant restoration” before entering service, and predicted that their useful service life could be extended “dramatically”. 

Most locomotives will enter service on the Manehattan-Canterlot line upon completion of the electrification works in two years time. However, Her Royal Highness stated that one locomotive, AMTRAK #4902, had already been procured by the Royal Palace for testing purposes, and was transported to Equestria via the Fort Dix-Ponyville Portal last week.