Freight rail is increasing. Trains work for freight. People prefer airplanes and interstate highways.

"In Atlas Shrugged, a man named John Galt convinces all the smart people in the country to “go on strike” until the government fails from mediocrity. Fortunately, such a strike won’t be necessary in real life as the mediocre results of government control will lead to failure all by itself. We just have to hope that there is enough wealth left in the country that we can put it back together."

I don't know if I would use the word "fortunately" but the piece is rather timely isn't it?
O.A.

OUTSTANDING !!
("The Anti-Planner" essay) -- Author testified before Brain-Dead OREGON Representative -- gives gory details .