The first step in evaluating the two routes selected as rail corridors (as outlined in Section 3 of
this report) was the development of track characteristics. The data on the track infrastructure
included the number and location of tracks, curves, speed restrictions, stations, bridges, and
subdivision names and lengths. This database was incorporated in the Trackman© program. The
track files from the original Tri-State study were reviewed and adjusted to reflect the new
endpoints for the route. In the case of the Highway 52 option, a new track chart was developed
showing the curves and passenger and freight speeds along the route.