Why dont we have a modern highspeed rail system?

Quote from KINGOFSHORTS:

Why the heck don't we have a modern high speed rail system like japans Shinkansen which has a 44 year 7billion passenger history of 0 fatalities

A system that connects the major metro cities would be a great alternative to airtravel.

We can put someone on the moon but not build a real rail system in the US for passenger travel.
More...
================
Actually,we do, not that i agree with all his religion or politics.

But mayor Bloomberg does ride the high speed NY subway.:D
 
We don't need it. Would take 25 years to build. By that time we wll have other technology.

I know it's hard for liberals to think ahead but give it a try.
 
Cheap gas and auto lobbies have prevented rail from emerging from the ashes. Instead of huge national system, I agree with the idea of adding selected corridors. Travelling by rail is more comfortable than a cattle car like airplane. Some planners think the suburbs will go the way of the dinosaur if gas can no longer remain cheap. Cities are a more efficient model.
 
Quote from MohdSalleh:

...Obama seeks to ruin our high standard of living and he must be stopped.
More...

American imperialism is necessary to continue the lifestyle that American imperialism has given us. Obama is not doing anything different in that regard than his predecessors.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top