Canada is developing a high-speed train that’s faster than an airplane(thecooldown.com)
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Canada is developing a high-speed train that’s faster than an airplane
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/fluxjet-transpod-canada-high-speed-train/
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Finally a rail project I can get behind, instead of the usual that want to make trips take longer than before.
The idea that making the train faster is worth 10x-ing the cost of operation, and thus lowering the effective thruput since less trips can be made, isn't exactly smart. I'd much rather have the trip take 2hrs and I can show up at the station whenever because a train leaves every 45min, vs a 1hr trip where I have to show up at the precise time to catch my train since they only run 3 trains a day.
You're not just competing with the top speed of a plane, you're also competing with how annoying the entire airline experience is. (Trips are booked in advance, show up at airport 1hr before flight to get thru security, airport is 45min out of downtown on BOTH ends of your trip)