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Rail-modernization study. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6430570
The purposes of the study were to: (1) assess the costs for a ten-year period of aesthetics for new rail systems and for rehabilitating and modernizing existing rail systems to levels consistent with current standards of safety and reliability, and (2) provide an initial cost/ benefit assessment of the proposed improvements and associated costs. The study deals with 34 rapid, light and commuter rail systems and was based on an earlier study design effort.
Research Organization:
Gannett Fleming Transportation Engineers, Inc., Camp Hill, PA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6430570
Report Number(s):
PB-87-190351/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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