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But what about all the empty track between trains? When you consider that, it starts to level out. I'd be very interested in actual numbers though. Edit: Disc
by SomewhatLikely 8y ago
But what about all the empty track between trains? When you consider that, it starts to level out. I'd be very interested in actual numbers though. Edit: Discussion here using quick estimates seems to show rail still wins: https://alankandel.scienceblog.com/2014/01/11/rails-vs-roads-for-value-utilization-emissions-savings-difference-like-night-and-day/ https://alankandel.scienceblog.com/2014/01/11/rails-vs-roads...
- adrianN 8y agoHow many lanes of self driving cars cars do you think it takes to replace a subway line at full capacity? More than you think. See London's Victoria line for reference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASKof4CR2SE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASKof4CR2SE Trains run every ninety seconds or so and are packed during rush hour.