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In response to "The hyperloop is a fraud aimed at stopping the development of high speed rail in America -- nm" by Beryllium

We need high speed rail, but that is a solution for inter-city travel and less so for intra-city travel. -- nm

Posted by TWuG Jan 7 '23, 16:54

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That is so not true. Look at Europe and how their rail system is for people to travel all over the continent. We should have that for our - Krusty Jan 7, 18:54 2
- That's what "inter" means: between. Between cities. Intra means within. -- nm - TWuG Jan 7, 22:19 1
  - Why is it good enough for travel between cities but not within the cities? Costs? -- nm - Krusty Jan 8, 04:51
Cars are not the solution for improving intra-city travel. In fact, they are rather the enemy of the concept. -- nm - Beryllium Jan 7, 17:22 2
- What I'm saying is the implementations as in Las Vegas aren't going to be a substitute for high speed rail. And are cheaper than subway lines - TWuG Jan 7, 17:49 1
  - ah, thanks for clarifying -- nm - Beryllium Jan 7, 17:49

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