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Re: Palmdale to LV High/Low Speed Rail Link Closer to Being Built |
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Posted by WillD on Tue Jun 12 00:38:31 2012, in response to Re: Palmdale to LV High/Low Speed Rail Link Closer to Being Built, posted by kp5308 on Mon Jun 11 17:52:51 2012. In fact, every time the HSR cost changes, the "no build" option magically goes up. 110 bil, then 175 bil.Again, can you not read? The estimates for the no-build option went up because the timetable over which the project will be built has been stretched out through obstruction by NIMBYs and Republicans. That means the alternatives must accommodate more traffic which the HSR system will be able to handle with aplomb. If that is the case CAHSR will ALWAYS be subsidised. Says who? Plenty of HSR systems are truly profitable around the world. CAHSR may have a very long repayment period, but even you admit they'll turn an operating profit, and that will lead to them repaying the bonds used to build the line. That ain't the only expense. Of course not, but it reduces the marginal cost per passenger, such that they can offer lower ticket prices without reducing revenue with which they'll repay bonds. |
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