I think part of the problem is people are expecting a high-speed NE corridor to make up for a generally modernized one w supporting network
-
-
Replying to @380kmh
Which is why they're trying to get it to run through downtown Providence, New Haven, etc...
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @380kmh
A greenfield alignment like I have in mind presupposes a modern, general-purpose passenger rail system surrounding it
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @380kmh
Instead of stopping at Providence, for example, it would pass through Woonsocket, a quick ride to Providence or Worcester from there...
2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @380kmh
Wait, so a transfer would be needed to get to the city?pic.twitter.com/fqnFSqyvJf
1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
-
Replying to @380kmh
And do people actually use such? Because first you need to get downtown, then out from the city to the HSR station. Much effort
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @briedisunrepshe
you're asking me if people in Japan use the Shinkansen?
2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @380kmh
haha, yes. I'm more wondering whether it'd be used more if the stations were downtown
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @briedisunrepshe
Maybe it would, but it's been pretty successful so far either way--huge increases in tourist traffic for rural cities with outlying stops
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
eg. Aomori and Hakodate
-
-
Replying to @380kmh
Cool! Ok, then maybe it's not so bad. I'm surprised of the Okutsugaru-Imabetsu Station which is basically nowhere
0 replies 0 retweets 1 likeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.