Wouldn't it be more economical to connect the airport using a people mover of some fashion instead of having the mainline going into the airport? The plan from that article doesn't seem to be based in reality.
A sensible plan would be something like:
Banff to Calgary (stop in Canmore), funded 50/50 between the Feds and the Province.
Calgary to Edmonton (stop in Red Deer), funded equally between the Feds, Province and the two Cities.
Up to Calgary and Edmonton to fund and build connections from the mainline to the airport. Potentially could work this into the funding agreement above.
Add in stops as ridership dictates.
As Fuzz knows, this all needs the blessing of Dani before anyone can think about a concept like this, let alone actually discuss it.
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