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In reply to the discussion: I've been working in Asia these past 2 weeks [View all]Locrian
(4,523 posts)8. comparison
I did the Shanghai to Nanjing as well - super smooth, and about 1 hr (180 mph) for the trip. Contrast the with the train I took to Chicago last week - about 100 miles, took 2 1/2 hours. And NOT very comfortable!
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There's nothing wrong with government that getting Republicans out of it can't fix. n/t
Beartracks
Apr 2017
#15
Countries around the world are going to eat the US lunch on sustainable technology.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2017
#21
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Honeycombe8
Apr 2017
#22
Yep, we need more trains. The fact we don't even have HSR in the Northeast is ridiculous.
kcr
Apr 2017
#41
sadl the TEEVEE media LOVES the GOP more. see turnip. they massaged this result. BIGLY.
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Donald will get right on that. Coming soon to a city near you: TRUMP TRAIN!
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#42
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The Polack MSgt
Apr 2017
#46