schlimm Might be a worthy goal, but do as China did by building some of the segments first and eventually connecting them. As the article states, the line will be extended on to Hong Kong next. But these things require the vision to see then as an investment for economic development, not just another expense, and then the will to make it happen.
Might be a worthy goal, but do as China did by building some of the segments first and eventually connecting them. As the article states, the line will be extended on to Hong Kong next. But these things require the vision to see then as an investment for economic development, not just another expense, and then the will to make it happen.
And has been demonstrated time after time Congress and State Legislatures could be declared legally blind when it comes to have VISION!
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New Jersey Transit has a lot of 3 and 2 coaches. The three seat side is so crowded than many people will stand rather than take the center seat. I find it pretty uncomfortable. However, that is commuter service with much lower fares than premium service. I'm surprised that an extra fare would get a person such a crowded seat.
AFAIK, the Chinese gauge is standard 4' 8" TGV's, at least some, are also 3-2 seating. ICE's in Germany are 2-2. Perhaps it depends on passenger size?
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Thanks for the pictures, Schlimm. I noticed the 3 and 2 seating. Perhaps the tracks are broad gauge.
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/752363.shtml
The new train made its inaugural run today (Wednesday). Link shows some pictures. It is hard to imagine that this sort of service, even with a somewhat lower top speed (this HSR is 186 mph and the average sustained speed is about 175) would not be very successful in appropriate, shorter corridors here.
schlimm Might be a worthy goal, but do as China did by building some of the segments first and eventually connecting them.
Might be a worthy goal, but do as China did by building some of the segments first and eventually connecting them.
of course !!!!!!!
If Chicago to Miami requires changing planes an 8 hour train ride would be competitive with flying.
schlimm 1428 miles is like Chicago to Miami.
1428 miles is like Chicago to Miami.
John WR It is hard for me to imagine realistically getting high speed rail between Chicago and any east coast city.
It is hard for me to imagine realistically getting high speed rail between Chicago and any east coast city.
schlimm http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-22/china-holds-test-run-on-world-s-longest-high-speed-rail-line The various segments en route make more sense for ridership than the full length.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-22/china-holds-test-run-on-world-s-longest-high-speed-rail-line
The various segments en route make more sense for ridership than the full length.
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