The U.S. just keeps falling farther behind in Hi-Speed Rail. We've been unable to compete with the Germans, Japanese and French for decades; now China comes along and leapfrogs them all. At these speeds, you could wake up early Sunday morning, take the train to Florida for the day, and then be back in Washington D.C. in time for a good night's sleep - and still make it to work Monday morning. Click here for a little more info on:
China's Hi-Speed Train
I know we're big on airliners in the U.S.; but come on - trains are so much more fuel efficient. How can a nation even pretend to care about global warming without investing in Hi-Speed Rail? People don't shun passenger trains because they are fuel efficient, they refuse to ride because trains are slow. We used to lead the world in Hi-Speed Rail ... about a hundred years ago. Now we lead the world in ... ah ... hmmm ... Does anyone know what we lead the world in now? I suppose we still produce the world's deadliest weapons. That's something, I guess. At least we can still kill people more better faster than anyone else. I guess we can be proud of that. Where is Sarcastica when you need it?
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Wow, that is a fast train. I have been to Wuhan. I got there by boat (via the Yangtzee river) and left by airplane (to Hong Kong). If I ever go to China again, which I do hope to do, I'd like to try that train. Sounds like a great way to get around. Maybe our country will wake up and take notice one of these days.
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