New and Upgraded Railways | |
Description: The construction of new rail lines, or upgrades to existing rail lines | |
Targeted mode: All traffic | Geographic scope: Corridor |
Type of initiative: Infrastructure management: major improvements | Primary objective: Improve inadequate infrastructure/ enhance safety |
Expected costs and level of effort to implement: Costs will vary depending on whether a project modifies existing infrastructure, or involves new construction. Generally, the costs associated with this type of initiative are very high. Planning should involve public and private sectors; projects will require availability of both types of funding, given that most rail infrastructure is privately owned and operated. | |
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Related alternatives: 1. Ring Roads; 2. Freight Cluster Development (Freight Village); 3.Freight Parking and Loading Zones; 4. Truck Stops/ Parking Outside of Metropolitan Areas | |
References: CREATE 2003; Douglas 2003; Ballis 2006; CASTLE 2009; Department for Transport 2010b |
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