The only way that HSR will succeed is if they can operate with the frequency and convenience of the airlines, Southwest in particular. The only thing that rail has over air is the conspicuous absence of the friendly TSA screener. If you don't want to strip for someone as part of your travel itinerary, take the train.

The idea is nice,the time may be right, but we have other things that need to be addressed before this will proceed. First off, a dose of reality needs to be administered at the golden dome in Sacramento.