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Originally Posted by WildCake
No idea how they got their numbers but here it is from the design study:
CEMR Carman Subdivision Rail Grade Separation: Three alternatives were investigated for this location: (1) grade-separation on existing alignment; (2) realignment to CN Rivers Subdivision (west of PTH 100); (3) and realignment to Four Mile Road / Wyper Road Interchange (west of PTH 100). The grade-separation on the existing alignment was selected as the preferred alternative, as the relocation alternatives were deemed not feasible in terms of the ease of being able to purchase and obtain additional right-of-way for rail relocation. For the Initial Stage, twin two-lane east-west structures are
proposed. For the Ultimate Stage, the twin east-west structures are proposed to be widened to three lanes.
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https://www.gov.mb.ca/mti/hpd/pth100/pdf/south_perimeter_design_study_final_report.pdf |
Well, it would make sense to do the rail relocation regardless. For the Southeast, I'd realign the CP La Riviere Subdivision to go SE of Oak Bluff and connect to the CP Glenboro subdivision. Then CEMR would have trackage rights from South of Highway 2 to the CN Rivers Junction. This way the CEMR Line NorthEast of the Oak Bluff Elevator would be dismantled.
Also, the CP La Riviere Subdivision North of La Salle would turn Northwest. And it would be dismantled for its entire length. But the thing is that there's a natural gas plant North of the Perimeter. Therefore they may have to just build a rail overpass for the Perimeter. Or, just keep the CP La Riviere between the Natural Gas Plant and the CN Mainline operating. Not for through rail traffic, but just for the Plant.