I would really like it if a non-subsidized railroad could get me and my vehicle from Cleveland, Ohio to Orlando, Florida in 6-8 hours at a price competitive with the airlines. That would be wonderful. And, I would bet that such a railroad would be profitable.
It’ll never happen, though, which is why I either drive or fly (reluctantly).
1. You want the train to carry your vehicle and expect it to price compete with an airline which does not?
2. Doesn't government funding of air traffic control and airport construction count as a subsidy?
BTW I once heard from a railroad employee that there was a train on the east coast that carries personal vehicles to Florida. I don't know if it is still running.
“I would really like it if a non-subsidized railroad could get me and my vehicle from Cleveland, Ohio to Orlando, Florida in 6-8 hours at a price competitive with the airlines.”
May I suggest wishing to be able to walk on water? You’ll be able to do that before trains with auto cars cars can average speeds of well over 150 mph.