WHy trains suck in the US

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kevm14
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WHy trains suck in the US

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbEfzuCLoAQ

In short, we move freight with rail. The Europeans move people. We move people a lot of other ways...

Also the Europeans tend to tax subsidize things more than we do. Do I want to increase my taxes to make trains better here? No, not really. We need to fix roads and bridges first.
kevm14
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Re: WHy trains suck in the US

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Why are trains so expensive?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwjwePe-HmA

1 (union) employee for every 4 passengers on Amtrak. Oh boy...

Planes are often cheaper between destinations despite huge fuel costs and very expensive equipment.
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