heavy rail, whether in city or between them always cost more than any alternative. this is a pure political project, it will not benefit any significant number

heavy rail, whether in city or between them always cost more than any alternative. this is a pure political project, it will not benefit any significant number of people other than those connected with the powers that be. as another pointed out, automated vehicles will likely negate any purpose to this train. just automating buses alone will negate the need for any heavy rail people transport because unlike trains, bus routes are flexible.