Shortest times between train stations in Europe

Re:Shortest times between train stations in Europe by likeabatterycar on Saturday December 28, 2024 @02:27PM (#42533722)

> A ton of new destinations? wow what an amazing improvement! Is it possible that was just inevitable network effect and had nothing to do with intentional investments in R/D?

No, not possible at all.

Intentional investments in R&D led to more fuel-efficient and long-range aircraft technology such as the B787 and A350 which allowed new point-to-point routes between cities that were never before possible, abandoning the hub-and-spoke model of the past.

Like Auckland-NYC nonstop.

Imagine if they had to build rails between those two.

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Re:Shortest times between train stations in Europe by thatcat on Saturday December 28, 2024 @02:35PM (#42533795)

Oh yes, the common US route of Auckland to NYC. Not having to stop when you make that flight must save a bit of time for 10s if not 100s of people.

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Re:Shortest times between train stations in Europe by likeabatterycar on Saturday December 28, 2024 @04:05PM (#42534725)

Your sarcasm is offset by your lack of knowledge and ignorance of facts.

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Re:Shortest times between train stations in Europe by thatcat on Saturday December 28, 2024 @04:24PM (#42534885)

Your airplane facts are offset by your lack of train culture and ignorance of fundamental infrastructure efficiencies that are offered by high speed trains and not airplanes.

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