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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by daveklepper Again, isn't all this billion to be spent on Fuelcell-Hydrogen research and development from Government funds both (1) extremely wasteful since hybrid technology can do the job faster cheaper and more efficiently, and (2) a direct subsidy to automotive interest that everyone would yelling ouch about if were directed to private railroads? Wouldn't the Billion over the five years proposed by the Government ( some handed to you know who already) do a lot for Amtrak and give us some practical, OK just 125 mph, corridors outside the northeast? If there were every hour departures for the 2-1/2 hour trip Chicago - St Louis and St. Louis - Kansas City, wouldn't people ride the train instead of flying? And freight service would get better because of the better track, also? Dave [/quote] You know Dave, even if HSR service criss-crossing the country is a pipe dream, I agee with you that we ought to at least have more high-speed rail corridors. The NE benefits from ACELA service; why can't we have Amtrak owned and operated corridors between Chicago and St. Louis, as well as Chgo-Milwaukee-Minneapolis? What about HSR between running between Oakland, CA up to Seattle? There are many 'hotspots' that could be targeted for high speed rail. The route that the California Zephyr follows, or the Empire Builder for that matter, will probably always be considered 'cruise routes'. Fair enough; many people who take those trains are in no particular rush and also enjoy the incredible views as you travel closer to the mountain ranges. But having to deal with the hassle of security checks...and the waiting...and actual take-off of airplanes from airports for a relatively short journey is a major inconvenience. High speed trains for these routes would be highly effective and, I believe, supported by riders.
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