 on our Gold Coast were shot down by Connecticut officials. The new proposal may carry more weight. It has the backing of labor unions who see the concept as a job creator for the entire Northeast. And internal planning documents circled among members of the coalition that was obtained by Gothamist frames the proposal as a way to bring the region's rail network up to speed with those in Europe and Asia. You know, if you've ever gone to Europe, the trains are the nicest way to get around. I haven't been in Asia, so I can't say the same thing.