Wisconsin , Ohio lose $ 1.2 billion in high - speed rail projects . Some wonder whether it 's still possible to go big . Officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation said that up to 90 % of the operating costs could have been covered by federal grants . 4,700 jobs will be created , outgoing governor said . ` ` The estimates , I think , are woefully optimistic , '' said governor - elect .
Wisconsin , Ohio lose $ 1.2 billion in high - speed rail projects . Some wonder whether it 's still possible to go big . 4,700 jobs will be created , outgoing governor said . ` ` The estimates , I think , are woefully optimistic , '' said governor - elect .