Living in Aiea, I’ve observed the Skyline rail system at various times of the day. Never once have I seen it with more than a handful of passengers; more often it is just one or two folks riding in the four-car train.

Wouldn’t reducing the number of cars result in lower operation and maintenance costs, less electricity used for fewer cars, less wear and tear on the rails and cars, and more?

Engaged rail management should be matching resources to ridership. I realize the savings would be little compared to the $10 billion price of construction, but every little bit would help our already overtaxed populace.

Clyde Kamimoto

Aiea

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