Walter Jones
Morris News Service
June 21, 2012
Summary: The first phase of construction of a high speed rail service from Atlanta to Jacksonville would be to Savannah.
Fares between Atlanta and Jacksonville would range between $119.41 and $152.24. Construction would cost from $5 billion to $16 billion or for each mile $11.5 million to $41 million.
A. Joseph Marshall
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Savannah, Ga
Morris News Service
June 21, 2012
Summary: The first phase of construction of a high speed rail service from Atlanta to Jacksonville would be to Savannah.
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Key Quotes:
Running high-speed, passenger rail lines are economically feasible between
Atlanta and Jacksonville, Louisville and Birmingham, according to a consultant's
study presented Wednesday to the State Transportation Board.
Construction of any of the lines is likely to be many years in the future. But
the Obama administration has made high-speed passenger rail a priority and
provided funds for exploring routes that could link up into a national
network.
Fares between Atlanta and Jacksonville would range between $119.41 and $152.24. Construction would cost from $5 billion to $16 billion or for each mile $11.5 million to $41 million.
Read the full article at DOT Study: Rapid Trains Feasible Between Atlanta, Jacksonville, Louisville & B'ham.
A. Joseph Marshall
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Savannah, Ga
