New studies are interesting to the extent that they can shed new light on certain project features. The fact remains, however, that the necessary funding must be secured. In the case of high-speed rail, it is the basic infrastructure, not the rolling stock, that is the most costly component of the system. It means a major undertaking over a short period of time. In my opinion, if the study now under way produces findings similar to the ones issued over the years, then maybe the time is right to go forward with this initiative.
