What high speed rail data is factored into the calculator?
- one way fare cost
- minimum passenger rates at the fare cost to keep high speed rail economically viable
- financing costs
- rate of return
- train capacity
- revenue
- income
- costs for maintenance and operation
- costs for principle and interest finance
- costs for shareholder profit
The purpose of the calculator? If high speed rail finances go south, the State of Texas will foot the bill.
Rep. Bell Press Release | BELL LAUNCHES HIGH SPEED RAIL CALCULATOR