Investor Presentaiton
Approach to Develop Potential New Long-Distance Routes
Baseline
Network
Enhanced
Network
Development
Route Development
Service and
Investment
Identify
Prioritized
Analysis
Routes
Develop Potential New Long-Distance Routes
■ Followed principles for long-distance service developed for this study
○ Begin and end in major markets
String together multiple intermediate markets
Avoid circuitous routing
o Are more than 750 miles but less than 2000 miles in length
■ Identified terminal markets for potential new long-distance routes
■ Connected terminal markets with a range of route options
o Use new segments in the Enhanced Network
○ New segments in the Enhanced Network reflect the legislative considerations
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
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LONG-DISTANCE
SERVICE STUDYView entire presentation