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[-] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 120 points 2 days ago

It really is crazy how bad the US rail system is. The last time I was taking a trip of about 1000 miles, I looked into taking amtrak. Not only was it more expensive than driving or flying, but it would take significantly longer as well, at 3 days. I know the train themselves are moving faster, and it's due to stops, but that's like 15mh average speed. What year is it?!?

[-] Mirshe@lemmy.world 61 points 2 days ago

Actually, the trains aren't moving faster. I don't think there's a single significant span of passenger rail rated for more than 60mph in the US.

[-] maevyn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 2 days ago

NY to DC is solid, it’s the one inter-metro train I’ve taken that’s faster than driving or flying (when accounting for security and travel to/from the airport).

Using it really makes you realize how much better the train system could be. Not even bullet trains, and they’re so much better than cars.

[-] AtHeartEngineer@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Absolutely agree. It's so much less frustrating too

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