avtchrd345 t1_jcpol0m wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Reply to comment by Extreme_Disaster2275 in $105 Billion Train to NYC in 45ish minutes by EliteDetonater

Fair. But the unprofitability isn’t the only point. Let’s just all establish that we’re on the same page that this “paying for itself” is definitely a fantasy. Even on an ongoing basis. Much less if one considers the capital investment.

Extreme_Disaster2275 t1_jcpr1gg wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:44 PM

As bad as 95 and the Merritt are, consider how bad traffic would be if they didn't exist and all we had was Rt 1 with it's hundreds of intersections and traffic lights. Would you say that 95 and the Merritt justify the capital investment? Now consider upgrading rail in order to ease the congestion on those roads.

avtchrd345 t1_jcps0hv wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:50 PM

This discussion is pointless. You can say you think it’s worth the cost and I can say I don’t think it’s worth the cost forever.

Extreme_Disaster2275 t1_jcptc1d wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:59 PM

The discussion is pointless because the project is doubtlessly DIA regardless of its worthiness.

avtchrd345 t1_jcpthdx wrote on March 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM

That’s true as well