Why The US Has No High-Speed Rail

[Patrick Kane]

Truly never understood this. It could have been a massive 21st century public works project with thousands of jobs in multiple cities across the country, laying down critical infrastructure for future generations. America used to do shyt like that and was ill at it.

But then you see the tax cuts in the billions Trump just gave to the ultra rich and that politicians never seem to be interested in massive projects that would benefit the overall population, only a few in elite wealthy circles. Guess that’s what late stage capitalism gets ya

 

[BlackMajik]

Breh, don't even start.

• Nyc is 850miles away from ATL.
• The average Asian bullet train is doing 200mph(only in the countyside)
• At those speeds that would be 4+ hrs on a train.
• The flight is only 2.5hrs
• Planes are more convenient and cheaper at that time frame

WTF

No shyt it would take around 4hrs while a plane ride would get u there faster

4 hours isn't long for a train ride from ATL to NYC. At least not in my opinion

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

Obama wanted it but them cac Republicans stop the bill. There is no reason why Philly NYC DC can’t be in a 30 minute reach of each other

IT WOULD DESTROY HOME VALUES FOR TOO MANY WHITE PEOPLE.

 

[Made Man]

They were talking about building one from Charlotte to ATL. That would prolly be like 30-45 min .

 

[CopiousX]

Well it's pretty practical for Florida also since it's getting built right now and it is the 3rd most populous state.

Fair point

 

[Idaeo]

Breh, don't even start.

• Nyc is 850miles away from ATL.
• The average Asian bullet train is doing 200mph(only in the countyside)
• At those speeds that would be 4+ hrs on a train.
• The flight is only 2.5hrs
• Planes are more convenient and cheaper at that time frame

We gotta face the facts that this country is several times bigger than every EU country with Highspeed rail. It is several times bigger than JP with high-speed rail. And it is more spread out than China with her.



That sht is only practical Nyc -> DC -> Philly

And maybe southern California to SFO

Taking trains can be quicker because the stations are usually in the city centers, so there’s no need for long ride to/from the airport. And there’s no TSA so no need to arrive mad early.

that 2.5 hr ATL to NYC flight turns into 4.5-6 with the ride to/from airport, waiting for bags, security, etc

 

[xXOGLEGENDXx]

Fam. If I could get from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes

 

[Fade Runner 2049]

Only if Cali could build a bullet train from sf to la

They are still working on it as we speak. It’ll probably never get finished.

 

[Low End Derrick]

 

[CopiousX]

WTF

No shyt it would take around 4hrs while a plane ride would get u there faster

4 hours isn't long for a train ride from ATL to NYC. At least not in my opinion

Have you actually taken a long distance train ride?



I did lax to nyc once.I thought it'd be a good chance to see the country and I had spare time. After 1 or 2 hours, I realized it was just a glorified bus on rails. You have a bit more freedom to move than on a plane, but thats all you get. Would you forfeit an extra 2more hrs of your vacation or business trip, just for a slightly larger aisle?




At the end of the day, the shorter your trip the better.

 

[Koli_Kat]

Having a house in Philly and taking a 30 min train ride to NYC would be dope. Definitely a game changer real estate wise

 

[BlackMajik]

Have you actually taken a long distance train ride?



I did lax to nyc once.I thought it'd be a good chance to see the country and I had spare time. After 1 or 2 hours, I realized it was just a glorified bus on rails. You have a bit more freedom to move than on a plane, but thats all you get. Would you forfeit an extra 2more hrs of your vacation or business trip, just for a slightly larger aisle?




At the end of the day, the shorter your trip the better.

Taking trains can be quicker because the stations are usually in the city centers, so there’s no need for long ride to/from the airport. And there’s no TSA so no need to arrive mad early.

that 2.5 hr ATL to NYC flight turns into 4.5-6 with the ride to/from airport, waiting for bags, security, etc

 

[FaTaL]

They are still working on it as we speak. It’ll probably never get finished.

Yea it’s never happening

 

[Eddie Brock]

We should’ve had this shyt back in 2005

 

[Deflatedhoopdreams]

BINGO!!