I still think it is too bad that was a joke. I use that analogy to make people laugh, but it is unfortunate. You are right. It is so illogical to think that way.
Roads are used by cars, vehicles that are far less dangerous, present fewer risks and can brake more quickly, and yet we do the necessary work on them. On the other hand, we think differently about railways and trains 12,000 feet long. Rebuilding rails almost seems like a crazy thought.
You asked me some questions about how long it should take, but I cannot really say. My impression is that some sections require extensive work and that it will all take time, although I cannot say exactly how much. In any case, it has to start. What we need is a plan that shows us that improvements are being made.
It is a bit like for the question we were asked earlier about goods. We would like to know in real time. That is not yet the case, but we nevertheless think this is a step forward. We would like to be able to do the same thing in this case. We can talk about the time it will take once we are on the same page. I think the problem is that we are not starting from the same place. Then perhaps we can say it will take three months, six months or a year.
I find it hard to understand how the speed limit on certain rail lines can be kept at 10 miles an hour for five years. I am thinking of certain sections, but I know there are many others in Canada where the speed limit has been 10 miles an hour for about 10 years. That is unreasonable.