Rapid Transit in the Halifax area

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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

Not sure, but there are grade limits on train tracks, which I believe are much less than your typical east-west climb in DT Halifax. However, trains also are pulling much greater loads with less drive wheels per unit weight.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_railway

Here is another option. Mind you, they would likely need to heat the rack to keep it snow and ice free.