@Kalaheo1:  Rick Tubania will never think that rail is too expensive which for a supposed Tax Accountant, makes me question why he is even a Tax Accountant when he's supposed to be giving people sound financial advice, but seems to be okay writing a blank check for the rail project.  All the Tax Accountants that I personally know and I do know quite a few would never tell their customers to write a blank check.  They also know the concept of opportunity cost and break even analysis which Rick threw out the window when it comes to this project because he is so strongly in favor of it, it has made him blind to logic.  I believe Rick would be okay if Rail cost $15-20 Billion based on the current route.  If I am wrong Rick, tell us what your upper limit would be for acceptable cost overruns before you rethink your position.