InterBering Project Implementation Estimate
USA–Russia conventional railroad & Bering Strait tunnel, with phased costs and schedule
Scope Note
This high-level estimate outlines major cost elements for the integrated North American and Russian rail connections and a future Bering Strait tunnel. Values are indicative and subject to revision after detailed engineering and environmental review.
Planned Corridor — West of the Bering Strait (Eurasia/Russia), and East (North America/Alaska, USA)
Bering Strait Tunnel Cross-Section
Planned Corridor — North America (Alaska & Canada)
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USA–RUSSIA CONVENTIONAL RAILROAD & BERING STRAIT TUNNEL INTERBERING, LLC IMPLEMENTATION ESTIMATE | 2026–2045 |
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| No. | Program Cost Element | Expected Amount | Percent Total | Expected Time to Complete |
| 1 | Office Startup and Administration | $ 10,000,000.00 | 0.004001% | 2026 |
| 2 | Travel and Survey Expense | $ 10,000,000.00 | 0.004001% | 2027 |
| 3 | Feasibility Study Preparation | $ 25,000,000.00 | 0.010003% | 2027 |
| 4 | Traffic Forecast Analysis | $ 5,000,000.00 | 0.002001% | 2027 |
| 5 | Financial Analysis Preparation | $ 5,000,000.00 | 0.002001% | 2027 |
| 6 | Regulatory and Political Interfacing | $ 5,000,000.00 | 0.002001% | 2027 |
| 7 | Engineering Design Preliminary | $ 50,000,000.00 | 0.020007% | 2027 |
| 8 | Insurance and Liability Identification | $ 15,000,000.00 | 0.006002% | 2027 |
| 9 | Environmental Impact Analysis | $ 25,000,000.00 | 0.010003% | 2027 |
| 10 | Energy Facility Requirements | $ 10,000,000.00 | 0.004001% | 2027 |
| 11 | Real Estate Purchase Identification | $ 25,000,000.00 | 0.010003% | 2027 |
| 12 | Project Implementation Planning | $ 10,000,000.00 | 0.004001% | 2027 |
| 13 | Project Contingency Allowance | $ 20,000,000.00 | 0.008003% | 2027 |
| 14 | Detailed Engineering Design | $ 200,000,000.00 | 0.080027% | 2029 |
| 15 | Detailed Market Evaluation | $ 2,000,000,000.00 | 0.800272% | 2028 |
| 16 | Environmental Impact Mitigation | $ 5,000,000,000.00 | 2.000680% | 2028 |
| 17 | Financial Plan Preparation | $ 2,500,000,000.00 | 1.000340% | 2028 |
| 18 | Real Estate and Railroad Acquisition | $ 25,000,000,000.00 | 10.003401% | 2029 |
| 19 | Tunnel Construction Expense | $ 35,000,000,000.00 | 14.004762% | 2042 |
| 20 | Energy Facilities Construction | $ 30,000,000,000.00 | 12.004081% | 2042 |
| 21 | Rolling Stock Acquisition | $ 15,000,000,000.00 | 6.002041% | 2044 |
| 22 | North American Rail Construction | $ 30,000,000,000.00 | 12.004081% | 2042 |
| 23 | Russia Rail Construction | $ 80,000,000,000.00 | 32.010884% | 2044 |
| 24 | Regulatory and Liability Expenses | $ 15,000,000,000.00 | 6.002041% | 2044 |
| 25 | Project Contingency Allowance | $ 10,000,000,000.00 | 4.001360% | 2045 |
Total Project Expense |
$ 249,915,000,000.00 |
100% |
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By Expense Type — Totals
Rail Construction$110,000,000,000 (44.01%)
Tunnel Construction$35,000,000,000 (14.00%)
Energy$30,010,000,000 (12.01%)
Real Estate & Acquisition$25,025,000,000 (10.01%)
Admin / Regulatory$15,040,000,000 (6.02%)
Rolling Stock$15,000,000,000 (6.00%)
Contingency$10,020,000,000 (4.01%)
Environment$5,025,000,000 (2.01%)
Finance$2,505,000,000 (1.00%)
Market$2,005,000,000 (0.80%)
Design & Planning$285,000,000 (0.11%)