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Comparing US infrastructure to infrastructure in the developing world requires a pile of caveats. The biggest reason for the difference you’re pointing out is
by Schiendelman 6y ago
Comparing US infrastructure to infrastructure in the developing world requires a pile of caveats.
The biggest reason for the difference you’re pointing out is safety. A mezzanine creates safety in two directions. First, as a gathering area with likely positive pressure ventilation in case of a train fire. Second, a refuge for incidents on the surface.
The developing world generally isn’t planning for either in their infrastructure.
- jcranmer 6y agoI should point out that many of the systems you're discarding in comparison have better actual safety records than the US.
- Drunk_Engineer 6y agoIndeed. Japan, S Korea, China, Hong Kong, and the rest of Asia operate world class rail systems. The idea that they don't care about safety is ignorant and racist.