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transitcosts.com – interesting data project: How Much Does It Really Cost To Build A Subway? (hexbear.net)

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https://transitcosts.com/projects/ – a few cost under $50 million per km, a few cost over $1500 million

Here's there final report (424-page PDF lol): https://transitcosts.com/wp-content/uploads/TCP_Final_Report.pdf

They recommend that the State (note that, the State, not a contractor) appoints an experienced project manager who knows enough to know what the costs should be, and who controls the pursestrings.

They looked at high-speed rail as well as subways: https://transitcosts.com/high-speed-rail/

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[–] Vampire@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Having said that, Chart 4 shows that China isn't the best overall. It is better than average.Spain, Portugal, and South Korea have the most cost-effective systems.

[–] JoeByeThen@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago

I mean, I'd still take China over something IMF backed.