Amtrak Might Bring 200+ MPH Japanese Bullet Trains To Texas
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It says it will bring the trains, not that they'll actually go to 200 mph
Of course; we don't doubt the promise. What I doubt is that the US has enough electrified track in good condition for the trains to hit 320 km/h.
I'm more doubtful that the Texas power grid can support these trains.
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but I want to believe...
Electric trains with their network? Sounds fun
If it actually happens, they will incessantly bitch about the project at every stage, I’m certain of that.
Ted Cruz is going to do everything in his power to block this while telling his constituents how amazing it's going to be.
Are you kidding? They'll be listening to podcasts and talk shows about how terrible it would be and what a waste of money while sitting in traffic on I35. Then they'll demand more lanes be added.
texan at the train depot:
"dang nammit. cant take my beer? ::gulp:: wutza 'bout muhy freedum?"
"hek wit dat, ::chug chug:: i'm takin' muy truck. ai'nt ::hik:: no copper evr pulled me ::buuuuurrp:: oaaaver beeeefooooor.."