Back in 2008, I voted for Prop 1A in California’s ballot. It was for building a high speed rail in California. The proposition would authorizing $9.95 billion in general obligation bonds for building a high speed rail project.
The years went by and I have not heard anything more of it. But now it was recently reported that California will receive $2.25 billion in federal economic stimulus funds to develop a high-speed rail line.
The high speed train will run from Anaheim to San Francisco. The projected cost is about $42 billion and trains would be traveling with speeds up to 450 miles in no more than 2 hours, 40 minutes. Other extensions to San Diego and Sacramento are planned.
This is what the train will look like. I wish the color combination was different. Maybe silver and white. Photo from Wired magazine.
There will also be 13 other rail corridors planned which includes a Midwest line from Chicago to St. Louis. And also one in Florida running from Tampa to Orlando. What I want is a rail train that runs from Miami to Washington, D.C. I think high speed rail would be great for commuters and other travelers too.
I can imagine this would make traveling much easier for many people. Especially for the tourist who want to visit California. Imagine visiting the beaches of San Diego in the morning and then crossing the Golden Gate by evening. The only thing I have to get used to is not being able to see the beautiful scenery California has to offer. From the valley and farmlands to the coastal view. And at this fast speed, it’ll would seem like life is just passing by in an instant.
