The Chinese built our rail system - give credit where credit is due. With drones and autonomous driving, rail’s days are probably numbered.
I give no credit to the communists.
And if it’s about credit, then Irish ought to be equally credited with Chinese in that respect.
Um.. the Irish are offended.
Just watch a few freight trains go by with hundreds of cars containing grain, crude oil, double-stacked containers, etc. and you'll see why this does not make sense.
I notice in my area that the railroads seems to be investing in upgrading the roadbed and signaling system.
Rail is, by far, the most efficient way of shipping bulk goods overland. Also, extremely ecologically correct. Easily the least expensive way of transporting bulk goods.