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Originally Posted by craigwd
Yep, tracks are renovated from time to time as technology improves and as sliding gets faster.
The one that comes to mind is the track at Konigssee in Germany. I think a renovation was just finished a few years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6...skeleton_track
I believe the one at Igls in Austria was adjusted a few years ago too.
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So, tracks can be upgraded. They don't need to be completely torn down and destroyed.
I would bet it is cheaper to upgrade a track than build new.