I would consider this project a success if they can build a functioning high-speed rail line from Fresno to San Jose. Connecting the Central Valley to Silicon Valley - or the fifth largest city to the third largest city in CA - would bring tremendous benefits. If this portion of the project can be proved out, building out to SF and even Sacramento is feasible. I'm not sure it's ever going to be economically feasible to tunnel through the mountains to SoCal.
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I would consider this project a success if they can build a functioning high-speed rail line from Fresno to San Jose. Connecting the Central Valley to Silicon Valley - or the fifth largest city to the third largest city in CA - would bring tremendous benefits. If this portion of the project can be proved out, building out to SF and even Sacramento is feasible. I'm not sure it's ever going to be economically feasible to tunnel through the mountains to SoCal.