[indthkr]

"the new high-speed lines will only incur losses"

Bottom Line: Public transportation systems lose money, no matter what kind of system it is: Road, Rail, Air, or a couple of escalators.

If you're going to build-out an insanely expensive single-use system like a "bullet train", you better take a really close look at what the projected traffic is, not to mention the very high maintenance cost (a gift that keeps on giving).

Personally, I'd rather travel less by any method, and telecommute whenever possible.

[cripplecreek]

I like to drive.

To me, nothing says freedom like cars and guns.