tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post4717849791024820019..comments2023-07-27T10:35:11.432-04:00Comments on Thats what Team Initial says: High Speed Rail???Staboskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09743446249473898656noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-45224283977592939862008-10-20T18:28:00.000-04:002008-10-20T18:28:00.000-04:00100% agree scott. well said100% agree scott. well saidbooncakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718147238908529061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-28513423831058344632008-10-17T13:59:00.000-04:002008-10-17T13:59:00.000-04:00nathan has a huge cocknathan has a huge cocktermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818365043464367568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-79867233648013052092008-10-17T10:27:00.000-04:002008-10-17T10:27:00.000-04:00I said that those are the reasons the government/b...I said that those are the reasons the government/businesses would never invest in high speed rail as the next 'big thing.' Most businesses probably use a 10 year outlook on profits versus a 50 year outlook, which is where rail will become very profitable.<BR/><BR/>Basically, my reply was pointing out why businesses don't invest, then I stated my honest opinion. My statement is pretty contradictory though. I guess I am ultimately torn on how I feel; I could be persuaded either way.termhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818365043464367568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-53357519883565292222008-10-16T00:45:00.000-04:002008-10-16T00:45:00.000-04:00You argue that the rail doesn't make sense due to ...You argue that the rail doesn't make sense due to low population density throughout most of the US, and then you say its the most logical next step. Either you should clarify or it seems really contradictory.pexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991220154699955524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-21620207478048022482008-10-15T23:17:00.000-04:002008-10-15T23:17:00.000-04:00USA has too small of a population density and has ...USA has too small of a population density and has too much government investment outside of rails to ever make it the main mode of transport. China would be a good comparison for surface area of a nation, but a majority of their population is along the east coast whereas our biggest cities are very spread out. The only region that has a high density is the upper east coast. Hence why the rail exists.<BR/><BR/>I am not hating. Yes, it is the best logical path forward, but since when is this country run on logic.termhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818365043464367568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-9695263814352545212008-10-14T12:53:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:53:00.000-04:00yeah, round trip to nyc i think is around $150ish....yeah, round trip to nyc i think is around $150ish. now it's especially cheaper b/c planes have all those added costs attached.booncakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718147238908529061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-85918850304618505792008-10-14T12:13:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:13:00.000-04:00how much does a high speed rail ticket cost nate, ...how much does a high speed rail ticket cost nate, in comparison to a plane ticket. i'm assuming much lesspexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991220154699955524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-8933898325477773002008-10-14T12:07:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:07:00.000-04:00Railway fastest (in China) is around 217 (thats wi...Railway fastest (in China) is around 217 (thats with passengers, has been tested around 350mph without riders). Those 500mph trains are maglevs, China has got one that goes 270mph with passengers. In theory maglev trains can attain 600mph+ because they float over the track there is no surface friction, only air friction. So they also say in theory they could go faster than airplanes as airplanes need to generate lift with wings which cause drag, a train is lifted by the force of the magnets so it can be as streamline as possible.Staboskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09743446249473898656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-18427572079345863142008-10-14T11:12:00.000-04:002008-10-14T11:12:00.000-04:00doesn't japan or china have rails that go like 500...doesn't japan or china have rails that go like 500 mph?booncakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718147238908529061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-18916214399272492752008-10-14T09:51:00.000-04:002008-10-14T09:51:00.000-04:00The Amtrack that services the lower east coast is ...The Amtrack that services the lower east coast is not a "High Speed Rail". I think top speeds are 79mph while most average around 60. I'm glad you brought up the security point, just another reason why trains can be more effective.Staboskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09743446249473898656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513525973333565529.post-334888668127738922008-10-14T09:14:00.000-04:002008-10-14T09:14:00.000-04:00I take the Acela for business trips all the time. ...I take the Acela for business trips all the time. I always prefer it over flying b/c you can get to the station 2 minutes before it leaves and you are fine (no security). Plus, it takes you to the dt part of cities where airplanes usually take you to the suburbs. So if the Acela takes 3 hours to get from DC to NYC, it is still faster b/c even though a plane flight is only 45 mins to NYC, add the time you have to be in security, taxing, and cabbing it to the city it is actually slower than taking the train.<BR/><BR/>Also, Amtrak goes down the entire east coast (not just north east). You can take it to Hampton, Charlotte, Florida....booncakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718147238908529061noreply@blogger.com