[Seaplaner]

California will always be the envy of the other 49.

Imagine this. In only 10 or 20 years (or a lot more), Cali will have a train that will get people from SF to LA almost as fast as driving for less than 100 times the cost.

How do you beat that?

[cloudmountain]

California will always be the envy of the other 49. Imagine this. In only 10 or 20 years (or a lot more), Cali will have a train that will get people from SF to LA almost as fast as driving for less than 100 times the cost. How do you beat that?

If one takes I-5 and does 80-90 m.p.h then it can be done is MUCH less time.

My husband and I took the "Starlight Express" train one time from Oakland (no choice) to Long Beach. It was a WONDERFUL trip, very long but delightful.
My hubby loved it because we had our own "room" and he could take a nap on the upper bunk.

[Vision]

California will always be the envy of the other 49.

I'm thankful you posted that. Here is the problem. You're not. I know Californians think they are, they say it all the time, but it's in your head- which is fine. But just be aware of that. Most Americans aren't thinking of CA, don't want to live there, and find it bizarre and slightly off putting it's citizens are so full of themselves. Just saying. I'm sure you're a great person. I couldn't care less about whatever great train you're about to build.

[Durus]

Will it cost extra to stay out of San Francisco or LA? Might be worth it.