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I largely agree, but population density alters the feasibility of cross-country routes for sure. And if we were to find a higher resolution map of US population density and zoom in on most of the densest areas, you'll find they often have local passenger rail networks.
Even Houston and Dallas have local rail systems serving some of their highest density areas. Obviously, yes, it could and should be a lot better
That belies the fact that we already had cross-country routes before, but decided to ditch them for even-more-subsidized freeways.