Posted May 12, 2009, 7:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Orangevale
Posts: 153
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sammyg
At speeds of 225 mph, a ~ 9 hr trip compares pretty well to a SF-Chicago flight (half an hour to 45 minutes to get to SFO, showing up at least an hour early for security and check-in, 5 hours in the air, 45 minutes to an hour to get to the Loop). Based on European trains, it would cost about 2/3 as much, and would be more comfortable with more space, a dedicated dining car, etc.
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I am not against high speed rail, but it seems like you are assuming that there will be no commute to the station and no waiting prior to boarding.
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