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  • Liz@midwest.social
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    2 months ago

    If we put in a mag-lev system that averages 250 mph from station to station, an overnight sleeper train across the country becomes extremely attractive.

    • Chee_Koala@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      There is a sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna, last 2 / 3 years I checked it was sold out almost everyday. It seems like the perfect mode of transport