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Alberta high speed rail concept : findings of Alberta Economic Development and Trade (1981-1985)

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Presents the findings of Alberta Economic Development and Trade from 1981 to 1985 regarding the Alberta high speed rail concept.

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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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Report of the Alberta High Speed Rail Review Committee

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A High Speed Rail Review Committee was created by Alberta Economic Development in December of 1985. Its terms of reference had as its objective the following: "To review, assess and report on the... More ≫

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A High Speed Rail Review Committee was created by Alberta Economic Development in December of 1985. Its terms of reference had as its objective the following: "To review, assess and report on the feasibility and viability of an innovative joint-venture between the private sector and government to provide, between Calgary and Edmonton, a high-speed rail service."

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