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- technology
- cross-posted to:
- technology
California issues an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) in preparation of buying trainsets capable of travelling around 220mph (355km/h), two prototypes, a simulator, spare parts and operational availability for 30 years. Timeline for revenue operation currently is at year 2030.
E: Official release from California government: https://hsr.ca.gov/2023/08/24/news-release-california-high-speed-rail-authority-moves-closer-to-buying-first-trainsets/
I think the general arguments are noise and space required.
Though I fail to see how a train make more noise then a plane or tracks take up more space then a airport/runway.
Or compared to interstate highways