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True, IF you provide no extra service. Example: USPS stamp hike. But if this is a higher ticket which pays for a higher speed train? That is an increase in service, and thus justifies an increase in ticket costs. <br /> <br />As for the government "fully committing to a passenger rail system and fund the money needed"? <br /> <br />A- they'll never "committ" (Congress) because rail is the least used mode, and without significant investment, will remain so. In other words, a paradox- sorry, not enough riders- but without more money, no riders!- sorry, no riders, etc... <br /> <br />B- The ammount of money needed is an endless boondoggle. Everyone will want the prok train to stop in their district. <br /> <br />The best option is to develope higher speed systems- not HSR, but faster than today- such as Talgo sets pulled by turbo or diesel power, as an interim step, to set up the appropriate corridors and grow them. <br /> <br />As for funding, it should come from those who benefit- the states whose transportation system is enhanced, and the rider who gets a new mode. Fed funds should only be dispensed for capital projects, like in all other modes, and probably the funds for this should be collected in the same manner as in other modes as well, through fuel tax on the mode. <br /> <br />Best, Alexander
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