California HSR is a dumb project, as are some of the more marginal Chinese HSR lines (and many of the HSR lines built in Europe, undoubtedly). By the time Cali

California HSR is a dumb project, as are some of the more marginal Chinese HSR lines (and many of the HSR lines built in Europe, undoubtedly). By the time California HSR runs from LA to SF electric short-haul airliners will make the environmental benefits moot.