Quote Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner View Post

A big hurdle that still needs to be overcome is that you have many at grade crossings and running a train at that speed is just not safe. Those will need to either be closed, be grade separated [[bridges), or have some impassable gates installed [[and maintained). There is just not enough money for those improvements as evidenced by the lousy roads and transit we currently have.
The high speed train is just as deadly as a 20mph freight train if you go around the gates. Crossings can be upgraded later.