Re: Can Anything Fix the CAHSR Project-Yes.......
Author: BOB2
Date: 02-12-2013 - 13:13
Doc,
What make you think I believe the real travel needs are for super HST service from SFO to LAX? Most analysis points out that there is no "aviation capacity crisis". So that delusional "our train is faster than your train" thinking from the dysfunctional days of Mehdi and Quentin needs to be "fixed".
The real "demand" for rail service is clearly for our urban to urban short and middle distance, major centers to hub centers, services that are frequent, fast, and affordable. This demand is reflected in the highway congestion and current success of our intercity corridors. There is no demonstrated current need for 225 mph service to meet that need. Speeds of 110. 125. and 160 range, which are far less costly to build and operate, make sense for those needs. And, those folks you don't want to stop for on that overpriced, unneeded, and likely empty "non stop" to SFO, are the ones who actually need the service.
BOB2