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Originally Posted by MattyC
But where are you getting your "not enough demand" issue from?
The air travel between the cities IMO is not a good measurement, as part of the reason I think HSR should exist is that it's too expensive for a lot of people as it is.
The car travel can't be used either, as there is a whole section of people that won't drive because it's too far, or too dangerous (esp in the winter), costs too much (gas) etc...
I just think the demand for this type of system is unseen because the people that would use it may not be using either other method right now.
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What do you think a train from Calgary to Edmonton would cost...$250-300? I don't know, but that is my guess. In order to be viable that cost sounds about right. You can fly for the same amount today, and its faster. You can drive or take Red Arrow for cheaper and a little longer. I don't know how much pent-up demand there is really.