Interesting to read and hear so much excitement around new railway line being built between San Francisco and LA area. As part of first phase, we are starting on segment which is called as "Train to nowhere". Some 65 miles high speed track costing Four Billion USD between two cites which haven't been heard by any one outside those cites..
However, when you read rationale and logic of those in-charge of project they do make sense.. All kind of logic like cheap, faster and most importantly that no one will like to hear and own term called "Train to nowhere" so they will get funding for entire project.
Generally I am supported of public transport projects like this. However, I feel that without proper ecosystem around these projects they are going to be failure. As per current estimates, cost of ticket between SFO and LA will $120, which is expected to go up as project will be invariably delayed and will continue to cost more. Right now, you can easily find air ticket deal for $60/70 between SFO and LA. I don't know why will I pay double the amount for train.. May be better scenery for longer time? I can't comprehend this project's idea.. It is novel project based on great charity at the most..
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