Peace in the Middle East thru railways (when all u have is a railroad spike....)
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Replying to @380kmh
why are railways underutilized in a lot of places? seems like it'd be a no-brainer
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Replying to @AkhChronicles
most people, as far as I can tell, do not have the patience to operate them
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Replying to @380kmh @AkhChronicles
it takes an enormous amount of capital, organization, and discipline to build and operate a railroad....
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Replying to @380kmh @AkhChronicles
it is a full-time commitment requiring intense attention to detail, esp if you want it to stay clean and punctual
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Replying to @380kmh
how does the cost compare to roads/freeways? i feel like rail would be cheaper over time
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Replying to @AkhChronicles
Not cheaper--more lucrative. A well-used railroad makes a lot of money.
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But making money takes work, and this is particularly demanding work
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