Good efficient widespread rail is needed by this country. I can admit that as an airline pilot.
What I also think is that this country is not capable of doing it. There are so many issues with taking on a project like this in our country these days that I don't even think we could accomplish it. Over budget, late, won't meet standards. Its sad what we've become... we used to be the world leader when it came to this sort of stuff, now all we can do is wish we had what other countries do.