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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
The other big reason is probably that much of the ROW already exists in the south, while most of the north still requires expropriation. In fact, I'd bet phase 2 will be the Shepard to Seton stretch mainly because all they will need to do is lay track.
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I agree which is why I believe that the NC line will never be built for this generation if Phase 1 goes ahead as proposed.
Some are optimistic about the city getting additional funding but given the nature of mega-projects, I would err on the side of pessimism. I would expect any funding would be swallowed up by costs overruns and where near the end, the city will be scrimping everywhere just to finish the SE line and there would be no more appetite from the Calgary taxpayer and higher level governments for another giant rail infrastructure project. And because the NC line essentially doesn't exist in any form, there wouldn't even be a sunk cost argument where you might as well spend the money to finish it.