• hardcoreufo@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Only if rail can figure out their shit and hire enough workers and give them all time off. Too many train derailments from precision scheduled railroading.

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      8 months ago

      Actually maintained rail shouldn’t have this problem, but the private companies like Norfolk Southern spend the minimum amount to keep them operational.

      With a budget just a fraction of highway upkeep and expansion they should be able to be kept in good repair.

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        8 months ago

        Why bother with maintenance when the EPA handles the cleanup?