Re:A Silicon Valley Train Gets Stuck
by martinald on Monday March 13, 2017 @08:48PM
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Nothing really wrong with old trains tbh assuming they are maintained and refurbished.
The intercity 125 in the UK despite being over 40 years old is still fast (125mph), reliable (engines have all been replaced fairly recently) and very comfortable and quiet, even in standard class.
Re:A Silicon Valley Train Gets Stuck
by aninhumer on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @03:58AM
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And in my experience, the 125 is much nicer than the newer Pendolino, which is claustrophobic, dimly lit, and the areas around the toilets smell of piss.
Re:A Silicon Valley Train Gets Stuck
by caf on Monday March 13, 2017 @10:33PM
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If you want to see a case study in exactly what you're talking about, you could check out the Australian version of the same train, the XPT, which is in dire need of refurbishment.
The intercity 125 in the UK despite being over 40 years old is still fast (125mph), reliable (engines have all been replaced fairly recently) and very comfortable and quiet, even in standard class.