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1. Federal funds into a "rail interstate"... if it is for: a.) track b.)signals c.)r-o-w d.)stations e.)wires etc.... yes... on an 80% match for local funds. Why the match? This is how highways work... and it is effective. If Georgia doesn't want to pony up, doesn't care, then why force them? Let them remain off the RR maps. This way, the decision on routes happens closest to the ridership instead of DC, who, we should remember, cause this mess to begin with. 2. funds for staff, engineers, train maintenance, electrical bills, fuel, ticket machines, etc? No. These should be covered by the ticket costs... if this is too much, then the states can choose if they wi***o subsidize the ticket... that is their right. I don't think they should but it is in the purview of the state government to determine their transportation system. 3. Funds from Fed for dispatching, control, safety inspectors, track maintenance, signal crews, etc.... yes. Just like the FAA. Make it part of FRA to complete the parallel. 4. Funds from highways. No. We should not siphon from air or highway monies for rail because these modes are more important and have their own cash problems regarding infrastructure. Want funds? First, kill the deficit reduction rail fuel tax. 2nd, issue bonds! This would be the largest public works project since the highway system... so bond it out. Since when did Uncle Sam go back on bonded debt? ot for a long time... if ever. You'll find the market for them, especially in these times, strong. And gaurantee them against their own fuel tax in the future. Those are just a few possibilities Alexander
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