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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

France spends ~$15 million/mile for high speed commuter rail. Which means that line would cost $1.5 billion.

I don't think it's bringing in that many more people. Even when you amortize it across all of the little cities it would go through

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Implying the line would stop at the town and not carry on to the next. Also, how much is being spent on building and maintaining freeways?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago

too much, which is why I propose dirt highways with 45mph speed limits. Low initial cost, drivers drive safer, and helps the towing industry grow.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago

Even when you amortize it across all of the little cities

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