Letters: California’s rail project off the tracks

Re “Rail project sees another setback,” Dec. 5

It’s a relief to see the good folks in the Central Valley and wise federal regulators say “oh no you don’t” to high-speed rail construction plans.

When the proponents of this boondoggle envisioned the regulatory problems of laying rail tracks in a direct line through urban areas, they decided to detour way out east where nobody would object. This alone dooms the project; a train journey from L.A. that meanders to the Bay Area would be too slow to attract riders.

Finally people are realizing that using 19th century technology — laying rails for trains — is silly and cost-prohibitive. Need to get there fast? Fly. No rails are required.

James D. Regan

Carlsbad

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