New Snag for L.A.-San Francisco Bullet Train

Travel Blog  •  Jim Benning  •  06.05.08 | 10:55 AM ET

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No! Just months before Californians are scheduled to vote on a $10 billion bond measure for a bullet train, the Los Angeles Times reports that “an old-guard railroad is declining to share its right of way space” with the fast trains, citing safety and operational concerns. Somebody please resolve this problem now. Otherwise we’re all doomed to more scenes like the one pictured, aptly titled “Stuck on the 5.” Still not convinced? Check out the cool promo videos here.