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Our rail system sucks, it is true. I'm quite sure that, if we expanded it, it would still suck. Cars work well for people in rural areas, and they are cost-ef

• dangus 3y ago
  But most of us don't live in rural areas, that's why they're rural. 80% of Americans live in urban areas (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/geo-areas/urban-rural/ua-facts.html https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/g...) Why do you think an expanded train system would suck? That doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
  • wrycoder 3y ago
    The US passenger rail system is badly mismanaged and offers lousy service. If the network were to be expanded, I'd expect more of the same lousy service. I like commuter rail and subways in Boston. I wish the parking was better at the railheads, that would encourage use. If I lived in Boston, I wouldn't need to own a car, I'd just rent one as needed for trips outside the area. Once I drive as far as Boston suburbs, I might as well keep going in. It's faster to cover the final distance by car, and the parking fees aren't too bad, once I subtract the rail and subway fares I'd otherwise need to pay. Also, I can load all my packages and bags into the back of my car. The subway is really inconvenient for that.