New rail studies provide options for a passenger rail line. The cost of building a mostly elevated line along a specific route is estimated at $13.5 billion. An alternative involves negotiating with Union Pacific, although the railroad has expressed resistance to a particular route.

Further details on the proposed rail line and the studies are available. The studies aim to inform the decision-making process for the project.

The estimated cost and the negotiation option give cities a clearer choice on how to proceed with the passenger rail project.