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tweet by amtrak ben: i think we should build high speed rail next to freeways only because it would make drivers feel like complete losers all the time

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  • FlexibleToast@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    In Illinois, there is an Amtrak line from Chicago to St Louis that isn’t high speed, but it is “higher speed.” It has stretches that it goes 110mph. Not hugely fast, but much faster than the 65-70mph speed limit on the interstate, it is alongside much of the way. I’ve rode it once, and it was cool to look out the window and watch as we passed by cars with ease. I’ve only had a taste, and it makes me want more.