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Getting to Yes

It appears that we're one of the three organizations  in the US proposing building any new railroads. 
So far, it appears we're the only one proposing a new railroad that includes freight and passenger service.
Monday and Tuesday, June 5th and 6th, might have more answers.  Hopefully, I'll be talking with helpful people who I can help.
The Ideals:
Reduced pollution
Improved safety
Improved energy efficiency
Faster, more reliable transportation for passengers and freight
Better benefits, wages, and working conditions for employees
Better accounting and greater transparency
Apply any and all reliable, known technology that brings about the things above
Use new manufacturers, i.e. new locomotives, new rails, new railroad ties, new track laying, maintenance and repair equipment, rather than than used or refurbished supplies
Measure and increase recycled materials within those new manufacturers
Can recycled plastic be used in railroad ties?
LEED certified building?


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