Very High Speed Train
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From: SJC
Originally Posted by The Raptor,Apr 4 2007, 11:21 AM
Acquiring and permitting the rights-of-way is the killer.
Also, the rail itself has a slower depreciation curve, so that mitigates some costs.
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Originally Posted by jasonw,Apr 4 2007, 01:14 PM
I've always wanted to work on the side as a musician - I could be a conductor on this train!
On the other hand, I've always been good at fixing things, solving problems, and making logical decisions. Maybe I could be an engineer on this train?
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From: SJC
Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8,Apr 4 2007, 01:27 PM
This might surprise you, but I don't think a train conductor is actually the same as a music conductor.
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riding that kind of speed on ground's gotta be cool, i rode on both japanese bullet trains (Nozomi, faster than regular) and french TGV, i would have to say the Jap Nozomi is a lot quieter and more comfortable.
I had a gps speedometer once when riding on a TGV (le Mans -> paris) and it was going almost constantly 295km/h-300km/h
I had a gps speedometer once when riding on a TGV (le Mans -> paris) and it was going almost constantly 295km/h-300km/h
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