Is anyone asking what is the cost of not having rail service?

Public transport is always having a "funding crisis." That is because costs and benefits are manipulated. We should consider all the costs. What is the cost of thousands of additional cars on the highways, streets, and parking lots?

Stakes raised for possible government takeover of Taiwan High Speed Rail - The China Post: "THSRC could face bankruptcy in March or April because it doesn't have the cash needed to meet potential preferred share redemption obligations."

Money spent to move cars faster is a bad policy

Here is an example of money wasted supporting the car culture. Pedestrian overpasses are expensive and rarely used. Their purpose is not to protect pedestrians, but to allow traffic to move faster. Faster traffic actually puts pedestrians at more risk. Instead we should invest the money in free buses and gradually get rid of private autos. Private autos take up too much room, are inefficient in moving people and are dangerous.