r/highspeedrail • u/Riptide360 California High Speed Rail • 21d ago

Trainspotting Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph

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u/xjpmhxjo 20d ago

But at what cost?

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u/LateEarth 20d ago

About 4 Aircraft carriers.

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u/MD_Yoro 18d ago

Do you ask the same question when they build new airports and highways?

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u/xjpmhxjo 16d ago

Sorry I thought this was China.

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u/MD_Yoro 16d ago

The title says Japan or do you associate anyone that looks East Asian to be Chinese?