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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] Here is a posting from discussion at another site that enumerates the costs associated with upgrading an existing ROW that presently is "not exactly two sitcks of iron laying in the weeds and mud". [QUOTE]I'll take a stab at that. These are some very back of the envelope figures. Replace 116 miles of Class 4 track on existing railbed, with Class 5 track. Hey, why not go for Class 6 track? 116 miles of new rail, and 100% new precast concrete railroad ties, $1.2 million per mile = $139 million Second track is going to be more expensive, especially if existing railbed does not exist. New track on new railbed, including earthwork, culverts, small bridges, environmental mitigation. I'll guess $2.1 million per mile = $244 million CTC, PTC, cab signals, and new crossing gates = $40 million One additional trainset to handle increased passenger demand = $20 million Total without major bridges or station improvements = $443 million Top speed = 110 mph This also does not include changes to geometry to increase curve speeds.[/QUOTE]Although I think my railroad career exposed me to many facets of the industry, Engineering was not one of such. Be sure to note that the author uses the phrase "back of the envelope' within the posting. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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