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Emily
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Hi,
I am doing some research as to whether a commuter rail line can be justified in the community where I live. The population feeding the line is about 50, 000 with a lot of growth expected over the next 20 years (20,000-50 000 people). The line would be about 30 km. There are already tracks along the route which could be used. The commute by both car and train would be about 45min with the car commute getting longer as the population increases. Parking in the city is abundant and fairly cheep ($5-$10 a day).
Does anyone know of a community with similar conditions where commuter rail has been successful (high level of operating cost recovery and/or good ridership)? Or even attempted?
Does anyone know of any research on factors which contribute to the success or failure of a commuter rail line?
Any info would be helpful. Also if anyone knows of another forum where I might get this kind of info that would be great.
Thanks in advance,
Emily
I am doing some research as to whether a commuter rail line can be justified in the community where I live. The population feeding the line is about 50, 000 with a lot of growth expected over the next 20 years (20,000-50 000 people). The line would be about 30 km. There are already tracks along the route which could be used. The commute by both car and train would be about 45min with the car commute getting longer as the population increases. Parking in the city is abundant and fairly cheep ($5-$10 a day).
Does anyone know of a community with similar conditions where commuter rail has been successful (high level of operating cost recovery and/or good ridership)? Or even attempted?
Does anyone know of any research on factors which contribute to the success or failure of a commuter rail line?
Any info would be helpful. Also if anyone knows of another forum where I might get this kind of info that would be great.
Thanks in advance,
Emily