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A comment on Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of U.S. train travel. Parent comment

Re:Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of ... by sacredcows on Sunday April 25, 2021 @04:06PM (#26936140)
Trains have improved dramatically, but Americans haven't been paying attention and haven't changed anything about them in 100 years (in fact, they reverted by removing formerly electrified lines). Trains are a proven technology- highly energy-efficient and more pleasant to ride than a car or a bus.
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Re:Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of ... by billytetrud on Monday April 26, 2021 @03:42PM (#26947076)
Yes, a good train system is better than cars or busses, I agree. But SkyTran is better in nearly every way than trains. Higher capacity, lower cost, faster speeds, easier to clean, lower energy use. Trains are outdated. We need something better.
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