I agree with your points, but I feel like the problem is that high speed rail is so far off, the utilization of MCS wouldn't come for a long time. Yes, they are upgrading track from DET to CHI, but in terms of Detroit being a draw as a destination stop, it's a ways off. It Corktown were farther along where it is from a development standpoint, I could see possibly using the station.
My question is, how does the city of Detroit, or regional authority, convince Amtrack to use MCS as a hub, and does Amtrack need to sink any money into this, or would it be some sort of space leasing deal where they aren't on the hook for any rehab costs?
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