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Well it’s not just about the environment in terms of reducing emissions
Trains are more efficient so they end up increasing walking space which means the urban environment look more pleasant.
There’s videos about this comparing European cities vs average North American suburbs
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Trains are really cool and efficient. No traffic, no driving, fewer emissions, and cheaper too!
I wish we had more trains here. The autistic kids had the right idea obsessing over trains tbh. >

Trains themselves are alright, but what’s even cooler are huge train networks that help facilitate massive economic growth. >

Someone's been playing Victoria 3. >

Never heard of it, just find interesting the extreme value that trains provide for nation building >

Well I didn't say it was you lol. But yeah train networks and their impact on economic development are a feature of the game. >

Sounds cool may have to check it out >

I'm still waiting for flying cars. We were supposed to have them eight years ago. >

Have you seen how people drive cars that move in a two dimensional axis?  Add another dimension and watch chaos unfold. >

Just a few days ago wasn't there almost a collision between two planes? >

Yea but it was Texas, where their entire power grid collapses because it's cold and they prefer embezzlement to investing in infrastructure. >

AAAHHHH ... that makes sense. 
I feel like "but it was Texas" could be a new meme. its an explanation all in itself. >

The state apparatus version of "Florida man" >

I love our local passenger trains, I think they are going to build an offshoot 1/4 mile from my house, it should be pretty cool.