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Rail vs roads: very much more energy efficient (so low cost to operate) and environmentally benign. Uses less land. Can carry much more freight per day. Rail
by tuatoru 5y ago
Rail vs roads: very much more energy efficient (so low cost to operate) and environmentally benign. Uses less land. Can carry much more freight per day.
Rail vs electric planes: it exists. Goes to the middle of town in most towns in Europe, minimising the need for road network expansion. Yes, I know there are prototypes/experiments happening with electric planes.
Edit: my view is that if you want to travel long distances quickly, you're doing it wrong. Use video calling; that's the least environmentally damaging action. Long distances ought to take a long time to traverse.