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. . . Civil Facilities Conceptual engineering will be completed for the civil facilities that are agreed to as a result of the analysis of the capacity modeling output. Cost estimates will be consistent with the assumptions made in the Northstar Corridor MISIEIS work and coordinated with the BNSF Railroad. Since the Railroad will ultimately perform the track and systems work with their own forces, or with a contractor under their control, they typically are cooperative in providing cost data based on their force account experience. Unit costs for various construction elements will be developed for extrapolation over uniform segments of similar work. Station costs will be developed for a prototype station. Unique track design elements, special station features, or non-typical segments of alignment or profile will require a greater level of design and corresponding effort to estimate costs. Deliverables will include cost estimating methodology, detailed cost backup materials, and cost summary tables. Stations Preliminary station locations for the Northstar Commuter Rail service extension will be identified and input into the rail operations analysis. Station area planners will seek input from the corridor communities through their representatives on the Advisory Committee and their technical staff, and BNSF on the station locations. Conceptual site plans will be prepared for two stations for the north extension study area. Maintenance and Service Facilities Assumptions for maintenance and service facilities will be defined. Major maintenance of vehicles is assumed to be accommodated in the base Northstar Corridor study. Conceptual site plans will be prepared for one additional end of line facility. Systems Engineering and Costing The assumptions used in the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail work will be used in the extension study and include the following: Vehicles The vehicle type and size assumed in this extension study will be consistent with the assumptions made in the Northstar Corridor core study. The Team will assess the availability of new and used equipment, and estimate rolling stock acquisition costs through either outright purchase or lease. Vehicle maintenance costs also will be estimated. Fare Collection The fare collection assumed for the extension study will be consistent with the operating concepts assumed for the Northstar Corridor study. Exhibit A - Revised Work Plan for the Extension of the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail North of the City of Rice to Camp Ripley 3 September 16, 1999