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JBTaurus83

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1. I agree on the European train systems

Reply to Attilatheblond (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:30 AM

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Countries that have true high speed rail without rampant delays and nicer cars have far higher usage rates. They are better for the environment. Transit will need to be FAST, affordable and comfortable for people to give up air travel. Also as a side note, I must be very introverted because the absolute last thing I want to do when I get on a train or plane in the morning is interact with the other passengers. They are already basically sitting in your lap as it is lol.

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