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Re:American trains need more than railfan nostalgia by mushbino on Saturday November 06, 2021 @01:50PM (#29132264)
Reliable rail has been supported very heavily wherever it exists and it's the preferred option nearly everywhere.

Busses are slow, uncomfortable, and less reliable, even if cheaper to operate. They can be a decent connector or last mile option.

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Re:American trains need more than railfan nostalgia by xabotage on Saturday November 06, 2021 @06:29PM (#29134432)
Buses would be way better if roads were designed to prioritize them over single passenger cars. Instead (in the US), you're just stuck in traffic with extra stops, so you might as well drive.
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Re:American trains need more than railfan nostalgia by Symbiote on Saturday November 06, 2021 @10:08PM (#29135877)
Even on their own road, they're still bumpy and rough compared to a tram or especially a train.
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