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		seszett 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Researchers map where solar energy delivers the bi... Brightline is a diesel train that runs 80-125 mph (130-200 kmh) though, that can hardly be called HSR. In Europe or Asia that is just called "rail".

rbanffy 6 months ago [–]

In US terms it's very fast. The US lags behind other developed countries in rail, but I hope it can improve. And, if it improves with electric propulsion, better.

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