Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the Florida Department of Transportation’s report on high-speed rail profitability:

“Unfortunately, Gov. Rick Scott rushed to judgment in rejecting Florida’s high-speed rail and the thousands of jobs that would have come with it. We presented a plan that addressed every one of his concerns, but he rejected it outright. Now we see more evidence that shows just how profitable high-speed rail would have been. Private firms had been clamoring to bid on Florida’s high-speed rail initiative. Now, unfortunately, because of the governor’s rigid ideology, these private companies will look to other states. The jobs and economic benefits will follow.”