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[–] SocialMediaRefugee 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

At the very least we could link cities with rail systems. Don't put a million stops on them either though. Try taking Amtrack from DC to Boston and you'll see what I mean.

[–] orrk 3 points 1 year ago

just have more than one set of tracks and you can have a regional and express service train!

[–] Sax_Offender 2 points 1 year ago

Passenger trains exist in the U.S. They used to be popular. Then planes and affordable automobiles put them out of business. If you don't live in a dense urban area, you almost certainly have a car, meaning you aren't beholden to train schedules and destinations. If you are in an area where you get by without a car, an Uber to the airport gets you to your destination much faster.