R!TTER Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 On 11/8/2021 at 8:25 PM, Trichromatic said: What purpose does bullet train serve? Is it cheaper than flights? If not, then what are the adavantages for passengers? If it runs on something like renewable energy then yes it'll definitely be cheaper! Yes I know you can't run this 100% on clean energy but even 50% will be a big boost. dial_100 1
ravishingravi Posted November 11, 2021 Posted November 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Aiden said: Third world countries shouldnt be copying developed nations projects. Even USA dont have bullet train yet. The money can be used to make enough toilets for 50% of Indian population who dont have access to it. This explains why our neighboring third world country is descending into a failed state. Zero aspiration and no policy framework.
ravishingravi Posted November 11, 2021 Posted November 11, 2021 Bullet train on renewable energy. Hmm.
Clarke Posted November 11, 2021 Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Aiden said: Third world countries shouldnt be copying developed nations projects. Even USA dont have bullet train yet. The money can be used to make enough toilets for 50% of Indian population who dont have access to it. Dont worry, we use train tracks as toilets, so it's dual purpose. This is between the snake charming, rope tricks and elephant rides. Although a bullet train approaching one when in squatting position sounds scary. Edited November 11, 2021 by Clarke ravishingravi, diga, dial_100 and 1 other 1 3
kepler37b Posted November 11, 2021 Posted November 11, 2021 Bullet train is perfect for extremely packed population like ours. And at the same time, have to see if it will be economically feasible for a country with per capita of 3000$. dial_100 1
Clarke Posted November 11, 2021 Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) Wrong thread Edited November 11, 2021 by Clarke
ravishingravi Posted November 11, 2021 Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, kepler37b said: Bullet train is perfect for extremely packed population like ours. And at the same time, have to see if it will be economically feasible for a country with per capita of 3000$. How does pee capita come into it ? There is Uber and Ola running. I don’t think that is affordable for most based on per capita
dial_100 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Posted November 14, 2021 I think per capita is a fair argument. This argument actually favors more to affordable trains travel than air travel. We have roughly 100-120mil travelers who take airways option. But in contrast, there are over 8 bil passengers who take trains to travel. There are at least 10% of that population, ~ 800mil to 1 bil population that can afford to pay for high speed train option. That is roughly $21b turnover annually. This is without touching aviation industry. If we travel at 300kmph from current 100kmph, we save 2/3rd time for people. Man hours saved is man hours added to the economy the way I see.
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