I have always thought you really needed a sense of humour to live in this world.

I would like to see the railroads grow stronger again. Locally we are still downsizing passenger service. The methology seems to raise fares so it becomes the most expensive commercial transportation to use.

Late last year the passenger train does not stop locally unless their booking system shows someone has purchased a ticket in advance anymore. Or some people are getting off. Plus service frequency is in decline.

The track infustructure etc seems well maintained because of the volume of freight handled. Railways up here in Canada have been really profitable the last few years. Government runs the passenger train service at a loss of course..

Bill gates purchased quite a chunk of Canadian pacific railways. I suspect Warren Buffet put him up to it. Was a wise move anyways.