by newpylong
Because the B&A's decreased transit time is not a big enough carrot alone, the double stack potential sealed the deal. They are both supposed to share the expense from what I've been told.
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johnpbarlow wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:19 am It would be interesting to know how many of those 72 double stack clearance obstructions are tough challenges to remedy, eg tunnels, through truss bridges.That is the $100's-million question when it comes to 172 obstructions. My understanding is that among the challenges, there might be issues requiring the taking of residential properties coming into play. And, of course, when it comes to funding, the potential challenges arising from spanning 3 separate states each with its own priorities and motivations.