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Originally Posted by Hybrid247
Yea, it definitely seems politically motivated. The way I see it, the extra couple billions it would cost to electrify could be used for grade separation and track geometry improvements for higher speeds along the corridor. It would undoubtedly be far easier to build higher standard tracks now and electrify later than the other way around, would it not?
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Sort of. It does mean that if they do upgrade the track later, they will have to install new catenary in those sections at extra cost. What I don't know is given the high cost of grade separation and straightening track, how many minutes they would be able to shave off of the trip for the couple billion dollars electrification costs.
I am not sure if the electrification of HFR makes total financial sense, but I am not strongly opposed to it either. It will make it appear more modern, which could help its image.
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