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• Two Corridors:» SR 14 Corridor» East Corridor
• Two Stations:» Palmdale (Antelope Valley)» Burbank (San Fernando Valley)
• Multiple Alignment Options» Refinement Process Ongoing
Palmdale to BurbankRoute Concepts
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EXAMPLES: VERTICAL PROFILES
Grade Separation Animation
ELEVATED
SURFACE
TRENCH/CUT & COVER
HSR DEEP TUNNEL
EXAMPLE: GRADE SEPARATIONVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5hxP7HCUKc
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EXAMPLE: TUNNEL SCALES• Depth: Approx. 60 ft. min.• Width: Approx. 120 ft.• Diameter: Approx. 30-40 ft.
TUNNEL EXAMPLE - SPAIN
Tunnel underneath the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain
Architect: Gaudi
TUNNEL BORING MACHINEVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le6KncOeZlE&list=PLs98D7m5XXEH_HP0Yc5mks1elozV2KXA-&index=35