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Tips and tricks for calculating rail rules-of-thumb
Without first-hand data or technical specs it can sometimes be difficult guessing what things cost, how long they take and so on. Phin’s series comparing rail construction, tram construction and electrification costs goes a long way to helping rail enthusiasts understand the true cost of proposals. I’ve come up with some other suggestions that may help... »
