Over the long haul, American railroading, since its circa 1830’s introduction, in at least one sense is little changed: The steel wheel on steel rail platform is still king.
Alan, HSR can be incredibly effective, but you underestimate the ability of politicians to get in the middle of projects and royally screw things up. See how they ruined the opportunity to bring HSR to California: https://allabouttrains.substack.com/p/dump-cahsr-urges-transdef
Alan, HSR can be incredibly effective, but you underestimate the ability of politicians to get in the middle of projects and royally screw things up. See how they ruined the opportunity to bring HSR to California: https://allabouttrains.substack.com/p/dump-cahsr-urges-transdef
“See how they ruined the opportunity to bring HSR to California:…”
“One” opportunity.