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Re:Why America can’t build quickly anymore by unmole on Sunday March 20, 2022 @05:35AM (#30741316)
> building out passenger rail frees up capacity for freight on old rail :)

Only if the high-speed rail gets used by passengers. If it's unaffordable, people won't use it.

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Re:Why America can’t build quickly anymore by Symbiote on Sunday March 20, 2022 @08:43AM (#30742175)
No, since the previous fast trains aren't run on the old tracks any more. Due to stopping distances etc, you can fit several freight trains in the space needed for one express train.
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