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**M_Marked** · 12-30-2009, 01:03 AM

Well, keep in mind I said "one of" and didn't give it all the credit. It's a mighty tough sell saying that a cheap 2 hour flight to Chicago doesn't hurt 12+ hour train to Chicago.

that's change, of course, rather than proof that rail is the way it is today because of it. for better or worse, the pennsy realized in the 1920's that speed was the future of passenger rail. it's worth noting that averaging 245 mph, the train between nyc and chicago would be more like 3 hours I believe.

And yes, other reasons why passenger rail is the way it is today in the US.

yes, the government has been a total failure in this regard. they've dodged what they should be doing (a balanced overall transportation policy/framework) and botched what they shouldn't be doing (micromanaging certain pieces).

12-30-2009, 01:03 AM	#39
M_Marked Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 563 Senior Member	Well, keep in mind I said "one of" and didn't give it all the credit. It's a mighty tough sell saying that a cheap 2 hour flight to Chicago doesn't hurt 12+ hour train to Chicago. that's change, of course, rather than proof that rail is the way it is today because of it. for better or worse, the pennsy realized in the 1920's that speed was the future of passenger rail. it's worth noting that averaging 245 mph, the train between nyc and chicago would be more like 3 hours I believe. And yes, other reasons why passenger rail is the way it is today in the US. yes, the government has been a total failure in this regard. they've dodged what they should be doing (a balanced overall transportation policy/framework) and botched what they shouldn't be doing (micromanaging certain pieces).
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