I can't imagine anyone being afraid of a little old freight train. I've already seen them wither away once - same thing will happen again.

As to getting lost maybe some actually will depart - tired of shelling out and getting grief in return, like Cali-phonyia. I am sure there are some preparing to "get lost" from Oakland as we speak.

The taxpayers who are fronting this scheme should be allowed to poke fun at the ongoing foibles and antics of the NCRA-NWP-SMART triumvirate. Thus far I think the term "surrreal" is a pretty good fit.