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The project is NOT on schedule...its more than a year behind at this juncture and over budget.

Source please.

Here's what I've seen written about the Silver Line being on schedule:

The first phase is expected to be completed in August 2013, but it wouldn’t open for passengers until December 2013 or early 2014.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/process-to-start-second-part-of-dulles-rail-line-delayed/2012/04/18/gIQAvVUfRT_story.html

And, this is what I've seen as showing that it is only 6% over budget ($2.65B vs. the original $2.5B)

The original $2.5B (see slide 3):
http://www.metwashairports.com/file/4-Financial_Update.pdf

The $150M over budget projection:
Meanwhile, MWAA officials said the first phase of the project, which runs through Tysons Corner to Reston, will likely finish $150 million over budget

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/process-to-start-second-part-of-dulles-rail-line-delayed/2012/04/18/gIQAvVUfRT_story.html

by Falls Church on Apr 19, 2012 2:23 pm • link • report

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