https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/12/busi ... p-one.html
The last semi-coherent discussion I had with my father before he died was how easier it would be for me to visit him if our country possessed a high speed rail. I hate air travel as it is onerous and involves other modes of transportation, stress, inconveniences and ancillary expenses. In a nutshell, it just sucks.
I always felt the airline lobby prohibited it. It already exists in Europe and Asia but not here so I'm assuming the reasons are political.
Hyperloop
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slowtraveler
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Re: Hyperloop
Elon has a nice 80 something page PDF on this.
It might be real soon but hyperloop is far faster than current rail systems.
He has also given a rocket travel idea for distance travel on Earth.
I saw a documentary where somewhere in the 1900's the US rail and quality public transport system was dismantled to make more room for the automotive industry.
I believe Asia has a few quality Maglev trains but nothing like the hyperloop which is more focused on using a partial vacuum within a closed tube to minimize energy required.
It might be real soon but hyperloop is far faster than current rail systems.
He has also given a rocket travel idea for distance travel on Earth.
I saw a documentary where somewhere in the 1900's the US rail and quality public transport system was dismantled to make more room for the automotive industry.
I believe Asia has a few quality Maglev trains but nothing like the hyperloop which is more focused on using a partial vacuum within a closed tube to minimize energy required.
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Jason
Re: Hyperloop
I should have distinguished between speed rail and hyper loop. You are right, hyper loop is a like a vacuum tube and would be built underground.
Re: Hyperloop
Maybe a bit, but the geographic and economic barriers are significant:
Why Trains are so Expensive
Why Trains Suck in America