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> American [rail] was built on the cheap, and is not maintained correctly edit: I'm not sure anymore; I know most of the network is well maintained, but there
by cgyvbunji 3mo ago
> American [rail] was built on the cheap, and is not maintained correctly
edit: I'm not sure anymore; I know most of the network is well maintained, but there could be large sections that are not, I'm not up to date on it.
- defrost 3mo agoIt's certainly been doing better since the previous US administration put some cash in the infrastructure jar. 2025 Infrastructure Report Card | ASCE The 2025 grades range from a B in ports to a D in stormwater and transit. For the first time since 1998, no Report Card categories were rated D−. Among the 18 categories assessed, eight saw grade increases. ~ https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ I dare say the next report card might not be so rosy. Rail: B- ~ https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/rail-infrastructure/ https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/rail-infrastru...