Several rural rail lines in West Japan that have been closed due to torrential rain and landslides are in jeopardy of never reopening. Already unprofitable on their own (but part of the overall-profitable JR West system), the high cost of reconstruction may be the breaking point.https://twitter.com/B_Leachtielu/status/1021730449406681091 …
ah...I disagree, I think developing countries need it more than developed ones--inhibiting urban migration there means a) cities can slack off and delay building, b) disparities in living conditions intensify (rural generally MUCH worse than urban), and c) agriculture stagnates
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See Mexico
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Before the liberalization reforms in the 80’d
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