Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati high-speed rail study
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Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati high-speed rail study

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    • Corporate Creators:
      Transportation Economics and Management Systems, Inc.
    • Corporate Contributors:
      Ohio Rail Development Commission
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    • Resource Type:
      Research Paper
    • Geographical Coverage:
      Ohio
    • Corporate Publisher:
      Ohio. Dept. of Transportation
    • Abstract:
      In the past five years, the evaluation of different high-speed rail (HSR) studies in the Midwest has resulted in a realization that high speed rail, with speeds greater than 110 miles per hour, is too expensive in the short term to be implemented in the lower-density markets of the Midwest. However, given that the perennial issues of highway and airport congestion and environmental pollution remain problematic, a fresh approach to the development of passenger rail systems has been proposed. The new approach is based on an incremental investment in existing regional railroad systems with the planned maximum passenger train speeds being 110 miles per hour (mph). The premise of the new approach results from a revolution in train technology that has lowered operating costs and improved train performance on less-than-perfect track. Key to the new approach is that it minimizes capital costs and offers the opportunity to provide rail service without an operating subsidy. The purpose of this study is to provide an evaluation of the potential for implementing a high-speed rail service with maximum speeds of 110 mph between Cleveland and Cincinnati through Columbus and Dayton (the 3C HSR Corridor). The study contemplates the introduction of a modern rail service utilizing the latest equipment and technology to provide a very high quality of service. The scope of the study is to assess the potential for rail service. The evaluation found that the 3C Corridor offers an exceptional opportunity for the incremental development of 110 mph passenger rail service. The ridership and revenue forecasts reveal the potential for a 3C passenger service to capture a significant share of the travel market, large enough to cover all of the estimated rail service operating costs. The study clearly suggests that a 3C train will be successful, but it must be fast, reliable, and convenient, and provide transit times that compete effectively in the market. (56 p; 471 kb)
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