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Abstract

Prior to beginning an analysis to evaluate a transportation alternative, the engineer or planner should consider a number of basic question and issues. These will assist in determining the proper approach to be taken, what data are needed, and what analytical technique should be used. Railroads contributed much to the growth of the Iraq Urban Area in the early 19-century. The movement of freight by rail transportation promises to be just as important to the future as it has been in the past. But during the last few decades there is no new rail service is implemented because the land use and economic impact will be tremendous. This paper studies the development of a High-Speed passenger rail link between airports and cities centers. Although rich in passenger rail history, Iraq has been without scheduled passenger trains since 1971. Further study is needed and is encouraged because of the potential benefit to the community. Possible benefits include: alternative transportation choices for citizens of diverse income levels; increased employment opportunities, and the integration and interconnection of a variety of modes of travel into the community. In this paper, the ranking and rating method is used for establishing the demand of transportation service. The result of this process furnishes the necessary input data to prepare an evaluation of the relative worth of alternative railway projects.