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tweet by amtrak ben: i think we should build high speed rail next to freeways only because it would make drivers feel like complete losers all the time
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tweet by amtrak ben: i think we should build high speed rail next to freeways only because it would make drivers feel like complete losers all the time
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In Illinois, there is an Amtrak line from Chicago to St Louis that isn’t high speed, but it is “higher speed.” It has stretches that it goes 110mph. Not hugely fast, but much faster than the 65-70mph speed limit on the interstate, it is alongside much of the way. I’ve rode it once, and it was cool to look out the window and watch as we passed by cars with ease. I’ve only had a taste, and it makes me want more.
I’ve ridden that I’ve when I went to siue. The train was never on time, being hours late. Also we always had to pull over to let other freight trains through. Amazing really needs to find a way to own it’s rails.
Amtrak is actively building dedicated rails in quite a few places
https://youtu.be/qQTjLWIHN74?si=TrHZ6Cl0RXwQz1EN
I agree with all of that. And that’s why part of Biden’s infrastructure plan was Amtrak upgrades and line additions.