The condensation happens because, if people can easily reach their families and friends, they are more willing to relocate. I don't think fast rail travel is "

The condensation happens because, if people can easily reach their families and friends, they are more willing to relocate. I don't think fast rail travel is "phenomenally expensive" compared to our current infrastructure of highways and airports, which are inappropriate and expensive (but used, due to a lack of alternatives) for mid-distance travel.