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Re:EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Conduct All Cleanup Action... by input_sh on Tuesday February 21, 2023 @03:48PM (#34887010)
Worth pointing out that a major part of why it works in Japan is that rail companies also own real estate around stations. High foot traffic allows them to charge high rent to stores.
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Re:EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Conduct All Cleanup Action... by yardie on Tuesday February 21, 2023 @04:08PM (#34887359)
This is also the business model for the private rail in Hong Kong, Singapore, and now Florida with Brightline.

The Brightline model is surprising because it shouldn't work. Miami and Orlando aren't well thought of for there public transit systems. Yet, this premium intercity train is expanding. I'm not convinced they are profitable as a train, but they own the property around downtown train stations which is really hot right now.

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