In hopes to deliver 250 mph rail service by midcentury, the Democrats in Washington’s congressional delegation are asking the federal government for $198 million to help plan a route between Vancouver, B.C.; Seattle; and Portland.

  • @Fedizen
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    21 year ago

    I think about half the remaining distance is cheap to build - farmland, etc. 200 mil seems really low though, especially for the land and infrastructure needed near portland and everett.

    • @Jerkface
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      61 year ago

      Are you talking about the cost to build? $200M is the cost to plan.

      • @Fedizen
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        11 year ago

        cost to build should be in billions