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Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by JTbane on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @12:03PM (#27895457)
I was thinking a retrofit of existing rails as well as an eminent-domain type acquisition of the land.
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Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by s1artibartfast on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @01:35PM (#27896689)
Eminent-domain doesn't solve the cost problem. You still have to pay for extremely valuable land.
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Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by nradov on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @01:18PM (#27896501)
Most of the existing tracks aren't straight enough for high speed rail.
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