>>1542452You're assuming they're going to adquire land, fund the construction and operation. Most projects try to sell themselves to the government to replace the original system. Why would anybody add a new system when not even every city is suited for the cheaper TGV?
This is one of the many reasons i believe Maglev is the future for transportation. Siemens financed their own test track in germany, JR is financing their own 300 km line, Hyundai financed an airport link. They put their money where their mouth is.