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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Rentlar@lemmy.ca to c/trains@lemmy.ml

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/

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[-] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

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.

[-] Player2@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

Or compared to interstate highways

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