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A 7,000-Pound Car Smashed Through a Guardrail. That’s Bad News for All of Us. (slate.com)
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[–] 30 points 2 years ago (1 child)

So much of that freight should be moved by rail.

Tax based on weight to 4th power would work if we nationalized railways like roads.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Only if rail can figure out their shit and hire enough workers and give them all time off. Too many train derailments from precision scheduled railroading.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Actually maintained rail shouldn't have this problem, but the private companies like Norfolk Southern spend the minimum amount to keep them operational.

    With a budget just a fraction of highway upkeep and expansion they should be able to be kept in good repair.

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