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PROGRAM OVERVIEW <br />The following four projects constitute the required <br />capital improvements needed to keep the South Shore <br />Line operating safely and .efficiently. These projects <br />will need to be completed whether or not any other <br />improvements move forward. <br />POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL <br />Federally mandated train control systems are intended <br />to prevent train -to -train collisions, eliminate work <br />zone incursions, and automatically enforce all speed <br />restrictions. This is accomplished via the use of high - <br />tech, integrated electronic signal systems and controls <br />interfaced with GPS. <br />Project Capital Cost: <br />• $43 million <br />Proposed Cost Distribution: <br />• 100% will be from state or local sources. Whether <br />the source is state or local is a decision to be made <br />by the counties before the investment is made. A <br />county allocation could be based on derived benefits <br />as well as service factors. <br />NEW CAR ORDERS <br />This program is intended to purchase cars that will <br />replace those that have been in service for 40+ years. <br />This includes 41 cars purchased in 1982 and 17 cars <br />purchased in 1992. <br />Project Capital Cost: <br />• $250 million <br />Proposed Cost Distribution: <br />• 100% will be from state or local sources. Whether <br />the source is state or local is a decision to be made <br />by the counties before the investment is made. A <br />county allocation could be based on derived benefits <br />as well as service factors. <br />6 page <br />SSL BASELINE CAPITAL COSTS <br />Positive <br />Train Control <br />$43 million <br />Double Trading <br />S98 million <br />NevrCarftlers 'A <br />$250 million <br />ements <br />on Metra Facilities <br />$30 million <br />*Year of expenditure dollars in millions, exclusive of debt financing costs <br />