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minus-squareevasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3arrow-down1·4 days agoThe rights of way already exist for the most part. The whole nation was built on railways. Most are just cargo only, and many have been converted to bike/foot paths. Alternatively, interstate highway rights of way could be used.
minus-squareBoomer Humor Doomergod@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·4 days agoThey’re not built correctly for high speed rail. Turns are too sharp, grades are too high. You need new ones for this.
The rights of way already exist for the most part. The whole nation was built on railways. Most are just cargo only, and many have been converted to bike/foot paths.
Alternatively, interstate highway rights of way could be used.
They’re not built correctly for high speed rail. Turns are too sharp, grades are too high. You need new ones for this.