This misrepresents the situation, and I say that as someone who uses and prefers rail. The economics of high-speed rail in the US are quite poor in large parts

This misrepresents the situation, and I say that as someone who uses and prefers rail. The economics of high-speed rail in the US are quite poor in large parts of the country for a wide variety of complex reasons that can’t be wished away. In many cases, regional flights make more sense.