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unmole
on March 20, 2022
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Why America can’t build quickly anymore
> building out passenger rail frees up capacity for freight on old rail :)
Only if the high-speed rail gets used by passengers. If it's unaffordable, people won't use it.
Symbiote
on March 20, 2022
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No, since the previous fast trains aren't run on the old tracks any more. Due to stopping distances etc, you can fit several freight trains in the space needed for one express train.
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Only if the high-speed rail gets used by passengers. If it's unaffordable, people won't use it.