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Economic benefits for development of high speed rail service in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor

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The purpose of this study was to measure potential benefits generated by the development of a high speed rail system in Alberta. The analysis consists of two independent assessments: an analysis... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to measure potential benefits generated by the development of a high speed rail system in Alberta. The analysis consists of two independent assessments: an analysis of demand-side user benefits as defined by Transport Canada economic evaluation; and a supply-side analysis of economic benefits designed to identify the community benefits in terms of long-term jobs, income and property value increases.

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Market assessment of high speed rail service in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor

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The objective of this study was to provide ridership and revenue estimates for a highspeed passenger rail service for intercity travel between Calgary and Edmonton.

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