This fare rate is for the JR intercity (ie, excluding urban networks) lines--this morning I did the math for Odakyu: about $0.17/mihttps://twitter.com/380kmh/status/889952911266119680 …
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...and with low frequencies and low speeds, there aren't enough passengers for that fare to be viable.
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Moreover, transit costs in USA are outrageously high by international standards for reasons other than equipment:https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-05-31/the-u-s-has-forgotten-how-to-do-infrastructure …
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Improving commuter rail in Boston means running more economical equipment between more developed stations at higher speeds and frequencies
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...but none of that is remotely possible if costs can't be brought under control first. Unfortunately I'm really not sure where to begin.
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