They sure have us beat in passenger rail service though. I just spent the past week in Europe traveling extensively via railroads. It’s fantastic. Wish we had it here
That is true too.
But that costs big $$$.
I am looking forward to seeing how Virgin works out with it’s Florida trains. If successful that might trigger more investment in passenger rail.
They sure have us beat in passenger rail service though. I just spent the past week in Europe traveling extensively via railroads. It’s fantastic. Wish we had it here
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In a country 3,000 miles wide, rail is the economically cheapest way to move a pound of freight. Air travel is the cheapest way, and the fastest, to move a pound of people.
I just got back from Scotland and used the trains. Yes, it was nice. But over there they have regular everyday people using the trains. Think about what it would be like here. When I was younger I used Greyhound bus to get around. Now I wouldn’t ride the bus. They’re full of trashy people. The trains would wind up the same way.
In the US the emphasis is on air travel and roads.
Yes!
I imagine the scenes from old movies: sitting in the restaurant car, eating while looking out window. Or preparing for sleep in sleeper car. For some reason it is soothing. Don’t think they make them like that any more.