We could probably build a hyperloop from Dallas to Fort Worth by 2074, at this rate!
High-speed rail: China built 14,000 miles of track 2007-2017; 10,000 more by 2025; California: might build 500 miles of track by 2029!pic.twitter.com/TeRYuSoAZp
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Agree with the sentiment. Only caveat=their infra ROI is higher b/c of relative lack of infra/population/growth so should be investing more
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I'm just stunned by the build speed differences, which can't be explained by ROI differences
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1/2 the problem in CA is the interminable environmental reviews needed. In China, govt wants to build, move over, train coming through
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I think the Takings Clause means something different in China.
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Almost embarrassing for U.S. infrastructure policies. Anyway to bring in Chinese labor that built first U.S. railroads?
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not only built the track but iterated the train tech twice. new "复兴" model just released, now faster & roomierhttps://www.ft.com/content/7e554b02-5a2d-11e7-9bc8-8055f264aa8b …
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What's Chinese for "Potemkin"?
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Someone tell Jerry Brown we have these wonderful things called airplanes.
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Yeah. Taking a flight these days is such a WONDERFUL experience. I'm going to my parents in August, would so prefer to take a train.
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