Couldn’t find an old topic for this so thought I’d start a new one. Looks like VDRPT finally released the Final EIS for DC2RVA. Link here: http://dc2rvarail.com/final-eis/
Some quick thoughts:
With a total asking price of almost $6billion and no electrification options on the table I’m a little pessimistic of the overall feasibility and impact of the plan.
On the bright side I think the plan does a great job of identifying a need for full service at both Richmond Stations and shooting for higher average speeds as opposed to small segments of 110mph running.
Hopefully Virginia and North Carolina can pool their money together to really get an interstate corridor going!
Some quick thoughts:
With a total asking price of almost $6billion and no electrification options on the table I’m a little pessimistic of the overall feasibility and impact of the plan.
On the bright side I think the plan does a great job of identifying a need for full service at both Richmond Stations and shooting for higher average speeds as opposed to small segments of 110mph running.
Hopefully Virginia and North Carolina can pool their money together to really get an interstate corridor going!