Cities

Is it better for cities to invest in trains rather than highways?

For

Trains move more people with less pollution.

Against

Highways are more flexible and support goods transport.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Rail is efficient in terms of land use.
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  • In the US trains move goods everywhere and they’re much more efficient and thus cleaner than trucks.
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Against

  • Yes, highways are more flexible than rail.
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  • Railroad lines are relatively inflexible, so your mileage may actually be higher than road transport.
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