Bullet trains are still a hot topic in California! To train nuts, that is, or people who care where our taxes are going. Or people following boondoggles.
Most of us out here in California never, or very rarely ride trains, unlike railroads back East, where they’re an essential form of transportation. Yet suddenly this super speedy train is the cure-all for the state.
UPDATED Bullet Train News, 8 years later!
In 2018 the Authority pushed estimated costs to between $63.2 billion and $98.1 billion (YOE) and delayed initial service to 2029, with Los Angeles to San Francisco service in 2033 — Wiki
It’s an hour away by plane. Don’t hold your breath about this.
About the cartoon
I don’t really understand cosplay. Or steampunk. But the costumes seemed right for the imaginary bullet train.
From my weekly cartoon feature on California news & politics. Try out this California politics cartoon for powerpoint, train magazines, newsletters, blogs, books, etc. Details here.
ID #120312e Caption: Jerry Brown takes the Bullet Train to the next level. (Jerry is dressed as steampunk character, cosplay, while Bullet TRain is part modern, part steam engine.) Let’s go all Steampunk on it!
Set painter in studio Art Depts. Member Scriptwriters Network, script analyst.
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