Tunnels in the US cost more than anywhere else

Re:Tunnels in the US cost more than anywhere else by Schiendelman on Tuesday November 03, 2020 @07:16AM (#24978927)

Comparing US infrastructure to infrastructure in the developing world requires a pile of caveats.

The biggest reason for the difference you’re pointing out is safety. A mezzanine creates safety in two directions. First, as a gathering area with likely positive pressure ventilation in case of a train fire. Second, a refuge for incidents on the surface.

The developing world generally isn’t planning for either in their infrastructure.

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Re:Tunnels in the US cost more than anywhere else by jcranmer on Tuesday November 03, 2020 @09:15AM (#24979799)

I should point out that many of the systems you're discarding in comparison have better actual safety records than the US.

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Re:Tunnels in the US cost more than anywhere else by Drunk_Engineer on Tuesday November 03, 2020 @03:11PM (#24983458)

Indeed.

Japan, S Korea, China, Hong Kong, and the rest of Asia operate world class rail systems. The idea that they don't care about safety is ignorant and racist.

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