The RMRA's final report concludes such a train could be profitable if tickets cost $40 to $50 for a two-hour Denver-to-Vail ride, and even throws out the possibility of "ultra-maglev" trains that can hit speeds of about 300 mph.
According to the Vail Daily's Scott Miller:
[T]he report isn't a firm estimate of what kind of system would be used or where it would stop. Schroeder said the latest report is the next step needed to get Colorado designated a "High Speed Rail Corridor" in order to be eligible for federal funds.
What's next? [Eagle County engineer Greg] Schroeder said the next steps include developing a state rail plan and coordinating with freight railroads.
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