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| Standard(?) cost of tracklaying 09/11/2011 at 13:24 #22649 | |
nroberts
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I'm currently trying to put together a proposal related to reopening unused (and seriously vandalized) trackage and this would also include quite a few sections of brand new track. Does anyone have any general idea (or can point me to it) of: * Relaying new track on existing subroad bed to 80/100 MPH standards * Laying completely new track on new subroad bed to same standards considering "normal" ground (not marsh, etc.) Likewise if that same track were to be electrified OHL 25.000 KV. The expectation is to run piggyback and/or container trains which would imply high tonnage and frequent use (probably should be about 180 lb track) at speeds of around 120/130 km/hr (80 MPH). There would also be the possibility of passenger service which would require 160 km/hr (100 MPH) running. I quite know that there probably isn't a simple answer but something like GBP X per mile or some other figure would be more than good enough for what I need. The project I'm thinking of would be in Argentina (where I live) but I would appreciate an idea of the costs involved in the UK since they would probably be nearer a standard international value rather than the 200% overrated (graft-ridden) costs locally used. Any ideas or pointer are more than welcome. Thanks. Log in to reply |
| Re: Standard(?) cost of tracklaying 10/11/2011 at 09:03 #22685 | |
GeoffM
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I've heard figures of US$2-3m per mile (US build) but of course that's very broad. Some discussions here.
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