How Much Does It Cost To Build A Railroad?
Costs of a Rail Siding says the rule of thumb for new track construction is between $1 Million - $2 Million per mile, depending on who's building it. Cost of track per mile says $1 million per mile.
Are railroads profitable?
The US economy is colossal. For the nation as a whole, profit margins generally sit at about 9% (8.89% to be precise), however, in transport, specifically railroads, this stands at 50.93%, the highest in the US. ...
Railroads are USA's most profitable industry with a 50% profit margin
How much does it cost to build 1 mile of high speed rail?
The cost per mile of the planned 520-mile California high-speed rail system, assuming it could actually be built for the current estimate of $80 billion, is $154 million per mile.
On High-Speed Rail, Look at the Costs and Results Before You Leap