"@NorthesastNews...The reason "the United States can't do any of this" at this point is two-fold. First, we have not invested in high-speed passenger rail in this country in any truly meaningful way from the time the Shinkansen debuted in 1964 until…"
"David..the difference between "us" and "them" in the choice of terrorism targets reflects the difference in aims and priority. We think in terms of actual, direct impact, inflicting big numbers of casualties, maximum damage, maximum weakening of an…"
"@Evelyn...I suspect the advent of things like the iPad and the continued advancement of smartphones may drive a wooden stake through one-trick ponies like the Kindle and other eReaders, but the market for digital travel guides should, if anything,…"
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"What you've heard about the US, sadly, is true, Jools, and it becomes more true the farther west you go. But even here, rail travel is pretty much city center to city center, and a lot of Americans fed up with air travel are waking up to that."
"@Jeffrey...Good luck with that trip. I have no answers for your questions, but I do have high hopes for your work. China is pushing hard on high-speed rail and I'd love in particular to see what their passenger facilities look like."
"@Jools...The Amtrak California Zephyr is the scenic run you're referring to, and it's very scenic. The winter run through the Rocky Mountains is really spectacular. Just one thing: The Zephyr does not pull into San Francisco. The east-west run…"
"I've yet to visit Africa. From what I've been told and my own research, it seems to be largely feast or famine where African passenger trains are concerned -- either super-luxurious runs like South Africa's 5-star Blue Train or aging, decrepit…"
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