Keynesian economics claims that squandering billions will help employment and therefore the economy.
So, this will work out great as long as Keynes was right. Sadly, he wasn’t and any economist worth the title knows it.
If rail really would give our economy a shot in the arm, you don’t need studies to justify it - just build the damn thing!
But the proponents know its a money loser. They hide the truth from the sheeple, who are sold it on a switch and bait scheme.
I invite you to Google it on the Internet - not ONE high speed rail line has been built or will be built anywhere AT COST in the US in the foreseeable future.