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If you want a truly working high speed rail network look to Japan. Shinkansen trains are punctual and fast. That is possible with political will. And yes, the
by johannes1234321 4y ago
If you want a truly working high speed rail network look to Japan. Shinkansen trains are punctual and fast. That is possible with political will.
And yes, the German system is a fascinating mixture of really good parts and really bad parts. But while troubled, to large degrees it works to acceptable measure.
- rocqua 4y agoThe article does state that the Japanese system runs at a massive loss.
- johannes1234321 4y agoPublic roads also operate under massive loss. As long as society is willing to pay for it, I don't see a problem.
- fooker 4y agoThere you go, some societies are willing to pay for it, and some are not depending on whether it makes sense. If you are trying to say that some societies are wrong about it, that's a bit more of a tough sell.
- matkoniecz 4y agoIs it as accurate as their claim about ease of buying new planes?
- danhor 4y agoThat's not accurate. Multiple shinkansen lines were pofitable before covid, making up huge losses in rural lines. The infrastructur was largely financed by the state, but that's true for any transport infrastructure.