Why we need a better passenger train infrastructure

Energy & Infrastructure Transportation
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The United States needs a significant upgrade to its passenger train infrastructure for several compelling reasons.

Economically, a modernized rail system would stimulate growth and create jobs across the country. By reducing reliance on personal vehicles and air travel, rail infrastructure would alleviate traffic congestion, lower transportation costs, and boost productivity. Furthermore, it would facilitate the movement of goods, making domestic trade more efficient and competitive.

Environmentally, passenger rail is a sustainable mode of transportation. Compared to cars and airplanes, trains emit significantly fewer greenhouse gases, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier planet. Investing in rail infrastructure would be a crucial step towards mitigating climate change and achieving sustainability goals.

Socially, a well-developed rail network would enhance connectivity and accessibility, particularly for underserved communities. It would provide reliable and affordable transportation options, reducing reliance on personal vehicles and expanding mobility choices. Additionally, rail travel can foster a sense of community and shared experience, promoting social cohesion and cultural exchange.

In conclusion, if the United States were to develop a better passenger rail infrastructure we could unlock the full potential of rail transportation.

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With such vast land in our country rail transportation with super speed would be an alternate to air travel. I understand there are many underground tunnels that were built without our knowledge by the globalist, cabal or plainly put, the enemy within our country.

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To the contrary. There is no evidence whatsoever that upgrading passenger train transportation would deliver any of the benefits you claim. For all the money the government has spent on passenger rail in the last 50 years, passenger rail has never attracted more than one tenth of one percent of passenger travel. It has had no effect—and arguably negative effect—on growth, jobs, reliance on personal vehicles, air travel, traffic congestion, transportation costs, productivity, domestic trade, greenhouse gases, air pollution, or a healthier planet. Absent a massive shift of passenger travel to rail, passenger rail would continue to exacerbate climate change.

History repeats itself. The Trump administration should reduce or end taxpayer support for passenger rail.