some questions come to mind djji...

1. if noront is seriously proceeding with an e/w pipeline, the gov't must also be involved and giving their approval. So why would the gov't agree to the e/w thing, if there is also to be a n/s road/rail? The e/w thing also requires a road and NOT will not be able to afford that themselves without gov't assistance....

2. so another possibility if above is the case. Perhaps the gov't sees a road on the west and a rail line on the east later? possibly extend the western road to the ROF. But how do you get the steel and big equipt in to build the bridges?

I appologize for being way behind on this issue as I have been off chasing other rabbits.

Most of you have likely had this discusion a hundred times....

have a great weekend everyone

SN