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Originally Posted by mousquet
I'll tell you what, this is the only thing we've learned from the Germans in recent years here in France: the only way to survive global competition is to go higher and higher-end. You must always suggest some better service and quality to your customer, so they are satisfied by your work.
Well, that Siemens thing doesn't seem anything high-end...
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They are not intended for high-end or top quality services. They are for maximum speeds of less than 125 mph at best, and most likely will be in service on tracks of less than 79 mph found not on the NEC. The top quality services on the NEC will be serviced by Acela or the new Acela 2 trains. Amtrak's regional services, including those in California, will most likely be using these new Siemens cars.
The typical New York to D.C. regional train saver fares is $54, while the typical Acela saver fare between the same stations is $137, if ordered today for March 31. The Acela fares are more than twice the regional fares that the Siemens rail cars would be used for.