Transport committee  Yes. As I mentioned, it's about a 30% premium to build it, but it would last for 40 to 50 years and would have a payback period of between five and twelve years. You know, it depends.

Transport committee  For the material being used today, it's a 30% premium over the cost of traditional building materials for ties and ballasts.

Transport committee  I haven't done those numbers, but I'd be happy to provide them.

Transport committee  No, I'm sorry, I can't, but I'd be happy to provide that in the next week or so.

Transport committee  Yes, I will do it through the chair, no problem.

Transport committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. My name is Michael McSweeney. I'm with the Cement Association of Canada. l'd like to thank you for having us here today to provide a little bit of input on how to relate cement and concrete to your study on high-speed rail in Canada.