Urbanaut Intermediate Size System

Approximate Cost Estimate per Mile (1.6 km) of Single Guideway at Surface - Type 3


Fixed Costs
Type of Cost % of total Millions of dollars
A. Excavation, drainage, sub-ballast,  foundation slab, guide rail 22 $2.00
B. Passenger Loading/Unloading Facilities (2 Stations) 4 $0.40
C. Maintenance Yards & Operational Control Facility 12 $1.05
D. Electrical Power, Signals and Moving Block Control 10 $0.90
E. Rolling Stock (3 Single Vehicles or 3-Car Train) 42 $3.75
F. Fees & Contingencies of A-D 10 $0.90
Total cost of Intermediate Size per Mile (1.6 km) 100 $9.00

 Note: For a list of variable costs not included above, go to this page

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