So, Susan Hutchison remembers the fantastic first attempt for the East Link Rail, The “Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. Most of the rails are still there.

Imagine that, a rail line, already in place, just waiting for “commuters” now,instead of “diners” (well,THAT could be arranged, too.)

It is wonderfully surprising to see a “politician” think like the rest of us taxpayers: If it’s there, USE IT, why spend needlessly?

Bob Givin, Bellevue