North–South Rail Link vs. South Station Expansion

The Field Lab partnered with the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton to examine the financial costs and economic benefits of constructing the North–South Rail Link compared to expanding South Station.

Project Partner

Office of Congressman Seth Moulton
Massachusetts 6th Congressional District

Project Summary

Students analyzed capital costs, operating considerations, and regional economic impacts associated with alternative rail infrastructure investments.

Areas of Focus

The team examined construction costs, ridership impacts, job accessibility, land value changes, and regional economic benefits. The analysis focused on comparative cost-benefit evaluation of major transportation investments.

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