American Railways

Since my first visit to Europe and my rail experience I have been a strong advocate for such systems in the US. However knowing that Americans are fiercely independent and individualistic it became quiet obvious that such a public and communal form of transportation would not, nay, could not take root. This culture whose identity birthed the automobile and highway system- both supporting and nurturing the deep rooted value- would never except en mass a departure from said cultural standard. Compromise to such a cherished principle would be unthinkable regardless of the economic, ecological and personal benefits to be reaped.

Except now a dim light has appeared, a ray of hope, a chance for a train system equal to Europe's to be financed and developed- to go from dream to reality. Our modern popular push for environmental responsibility is its catalyst. Most everything that rail lines bring concur with ecological responsibility. The benefits to person, government, nature, and world are rich.

But this potential can only be attained through people of vision and persons of means taking up the mantle and carrying it on to completion. Will anyone capitalize on such a ripe opportunity?