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One could argue that roads have a lot less value in Europe than in the US, where trains just have to go much longer distance and have very little ability to get
by taurath 6y ago
One could argue that roads have a lot less value in Europe than in the US, where trains just have to go much longer distance and have very little ability to get to even second stage towns, whereas in Europe the towns are more dense and better served by rail.
- Mediterraneo10 6y agoRomania’s rail infrastructure is notoriously outdated, and journeys across the country are often faster by road (bus or your own car) than even the “express” trains.
- nec4b 6y agoWhere does this idea that in Europe somehow all villages are connected with railways comes from? Europe depends on roads as much as the USA.
- taurath 6y agoHonestly, I claim no expertise here at all, just my experiences driving around Northern Europe have informed this idea that there are far fewer suburbs and sprawl. Maybe it’s not at all close to reality
- pjmlp 6y agoUnless you are talking about big cities like district capitals, or train paradises like Switzerland, better have a car handy.