Re:Amtrak Could Turn a Profit for the First Time
by CydeWeys on Monday November 18, 2019 @10:05AM
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With high speed rail, the kind that other countries have plenty of, the sweet spot for rail would extend much farther than 200 miles. Tokyo <-> Kyoto, for example, is around 300 miles and is solidly still within the range of rail being a much better option than flying.
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Re:Amtrak Could Turn a Profit for the First Time
by bluGill on Monday November 18, 2019 @02:37PM
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We can argue the exact distance, but it is details. His point is correct: rail makes sense for cities that are not very far apart. Rail trips across continents doesn't make sense (except as tourism).