It is too obviously a great strategy to put in rail between San Jose Diridon, Los Gatos, and Santa Cruz, so let's build rail in the middle of nowhere instead.
There is even an abandoned tunnel under the mountain that did this in the early 1900s!
There is even an abandoned tunnel under the mountain that did this in the early 1900s!
Commuters would rejoice, SCZ would enjoy revitalization and integration into the Bay Area economy and holidaymakers would enjoy a nice leisurely trip to the beach by train --what a treat that would be!
[1]https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/01/05/abandoned-railroad-tu...
In any event, it would make way more sense than the Central Valley HSR which serves very little purpose. HWY 17 is not going to get wider, but there is pressure for more cars. I think this would serve the Coast very well. It would bring a lot more commerce there in the Summer months as well.