Re: Note on single tracking
Author: Finally smelling the coffee
Date: 07-03-2021 - 22:08
Surprisingly the Senate and House have both moved generous passenger rail packages onto
the next round. With Senate Republicans previously supporting the 250 billion chip/tech package to compete with China I think they're finally starting to smell the coffee.
Commenter Wrote:
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> It should be noted that single tracking of CAHSR
> is an alternative in the bids. Double tracking is
> the primary option. The reason for getting the
> cost of single tracking is just to have the option
> if cash is tight. Testing and operation over just
> the initial operating segment will not have
> sufficient traffic to need double tracking. It is
> generally agreed that it would be better to double
> track from the start but options can be useful.
>
> Remember, this was done when there was the
> possibility of another four years of of a
> gentleman who hates assisting coastal states in
> any possible manner.