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Originally Posted by suburbanite
Well, we have evidence of it working in the aforementioned Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, and Concord examples which are no less car-dependent than a hypothetical HSR-connected Stockton. It stands to reason that there are thousands of people doing exactly what you describe. What's the difference if you could maintain that same 45-minute commute time from a more distant city with faster train service?
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Price and reliability. An HSR line won't be priced remotely the same, and any hiccups in commuting will be impossible for many (new mothers and the like) because there are no realistic alternate modes. So when baby falls at day care, or when spouse is sick, Mom can't Uber home.
HSR isn't for large-scale commuting, and likely never will be, anywhere.