06-22-2020, 05:09 PM
(06-20-2020, 03:59 PM)Wigs Wrote: Cost per mile of light rail is typically ~$100M (USD) /mile
Not sure on exact figure but let's say ION cost $900M.
900/12 = $75M/mile or roughly $55M (USD) /mile
I think compared to a typical American light rail, Waterloo did it quicker (once actual construction started)and much less expensive.
Your "typical" cost is more comparable to the cost of elevated rail at $150M/km of double track.
On ground electrified rail is around $45M/km of double track.