Did anyone notice what the projected costs will be to operate the rail once it is completed?  Currently, it costs taxpayers 160 to 200 million to subsidize the bus and Handivan.  When the rail is competed, the total costs to the taxpayers to operate the bus, Handivan, and rail will double to $400 million.  This number was revealed by the Caldwell administration in seeking approval from the Legislature for a permanent excise tax surcharge instead of an extension.

Rail has become too big to fail.  Time to leave the island of Oahu.