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It's not like they don't build them, it's just that it takes a long time. I know about the French plans, an order for 115 trains takes ~18 years (see: https://e
by vladms 3y ago
It's not like they don't build them, it's just that it takes a long time. I know about the French plans, an order for 115 trains takes ~18 years (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNCF_TGV_M https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNCF_TGV_M).
And if you check the requirements, it might be worth it to take long, for example: "the new trains be at least 20% less expensive to purchase than their predecessors while possessing lower operating costs as well."
- WeylandYutani 3y agoIn the Netherlands the problem is now getting enough train drivers, conductors and traffic controllers. The hardware is easy. Just throw enough money at it.