> assuming gas price is a constant between our countries, the train tickets definitely are not. that's the issue. there's no indication that trains will ever be cheap, and therefore no assumption that the work-in-progress sf to la hsr ticket will be cheap. it's always more economical to drive than take the train. that's why you must force the price down, because in europe it's the pricing is basically the same as if you drive same distance. which then obviously makes it a nice option, this then cuts down on pollution aswell as help ease traffic congestion. that's what a railway system is supposed to be. obviously airplane is superior for speed, if you not that long distance, take train. train is suppose to ease traffic congestion, cut down pollution and be as affordable and similar travel time as driving a car similar distance. that's what the point of trains is other than for freight.
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