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[-] privsecfoss@feddit.dk 26 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The problem with trains is they are public (under)founded. The rich and powerfull with political influence don't want working public transportation because less carsales, oil, gasoline etc.

Which explains why Musk prevented a high speed train in the US with his hyperloop. We all need to buy EV"s which have most of the downsides of traditional cars.

When we could have clean, fast and comfortable public transportation.

EDIT: Spelling.

[-] grue@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago

That's not a problem with trains; that's a problem with the rich and powerful having political influence.

[-] JayDee@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 2 weeks ago

Which is why he ~~prevented~~ delayed a high speed train in the US. To my knowledge, they are still constructing it.

Just checked: it's still underway. 119 miles currently under construction. From Bakersfield to Madera, with most of the rail near Madera completed.

[-] hausthatforrem@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago

Because everyone dreams of ending up in Bakersfield...

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