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Re:The Boring Company FAQ by nihonde on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @02:51AM (#14356192)
Yes, for a MagLev train that achieves the fantasy of hyperloop (but is actually happening now). From my perspective, hyperloop and TBC are each 100% upside down in terms of their approach. America can only dream of 505km/hr interstate ground transport. I'm writing this from aboard the Nozomi express Shinkansen at around 300km/hr, by the way. Just left 名古屋駅.
Re:The Boring Company FAQ by fb03 on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @02:17PM (#14361187)
Hah, amused to be able to read kanji after so many years (nagoya-eki :P)

I have ridden on the Nozomi and it's a fantastically smooth ride. There are indicators of the current speed on the wagon passage doors and it is incredible when it achieves 270+ km/h and everything is passing by so quickly, and yet you can drink your beverage from a cup just fine, just like in an airplane :)

Re:The Boring Company FAQ by rangibaby on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @08:18PM (#14363956)
I actually get more excited about riding the Shinkansen than planes these days. Planes are like buses now...