Actually, the States didn’t subsidize it – the only operators where foreign carriers. Those who could afford it paid about $20k round trip. Also, because there was no demand or practical use going forward, it died. Just like HSR should.

Look, if you can’t afford to fly and you don’t want to drive, then take the train. It’s not high speed, but it is commensurate with what you are able to afford. If you can’t afford a train, then take a bus. Again, the product is commensurate with what you can afford.

Arguing for high speed rail is like arguing that the government should throw billions at aviation so that everyone can fly at Mach 1.

@transitidiot

So which commerical airport construction is subsidized? Be specific.

Also, please be specific about the governments subsidization of Boeing (BCA Division).

This generated roughly $23.9 billion in Federal tax revenue.

Of that $23.9 billion, 15.5% ($3.7 Billion), was diverted to mass transit instead of being spent on roads.

If $3.7 billion of that money wasn’t spent on mass transit, there would be billions more for roads. And we haven’t even talked about state fuel taxes or taxes on other types of fuel (diesel).

The main issue is the absence of a steering wheel on the steel wheel. Otherwise, the rubber tire performs are 95% as well as the steel wheel.

How does the physical characteristics of a wheel determine how many hotels will be built? It doesn’t, and folks who claim they can predict real estate develiopment based upon the differences in the two wheel technologies? Siply nutty.