In the editor: High-speed costs of rail costs and delays can be tracked at first planning stages (“Why California never stops dreaming of high-speed metals,” June 16). Instead of carving the ground through the center of California, the state should be used the existing beach train. This will lose the need for famous domain and all the costs associated with the acquisitions. The next big failure is “Go this” character, not following advice of consultants from countries with a high-speed train line. The fact that we failed to follow the leads of friendly countries such as Japan or France was another misconception that misconceptions at the time.
It is a sad fact that we call our own world leaders but so far, no high-speed railroad in this country. Also regret that after all this time, we didn’t seem to have one for many years.
Robert Bachmann, Los Angeles
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In the editor: At one stage of “The Simpsons,” a showman is in charge of Springfield’s sale is a non-monorail needed nearly bankruptcy in town. I’m sure I’m not just one who sees the resemblance.
The purpose of this high-speed rail is true mystery when we have planes. For an escape of the week connecting Los Angeles or San Diego in San Francisco, saving a lot of time most? With a budget that can be used to build home for homeless, plus schools and hospitals? I hope this fantasy dies with non-budgets, and that this vain governor finds something more likely to make money.
Michele Casagnetti, Los Angeles
