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[–] FMT99@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I can't imagine what kind of rail system would come close to the capacity we'd need for it to make a significant dent in sea transport. Nothing beats a cargo ship for sheer capacity and efficiency (at the cost of speed of course)

But I'd be happy to stand corrected.

[–] Haagel@lemmings.world 8 points 2 years ago

Rail beats cargo ships in the emissions game, though. I see this as a win.

[–] blackfire@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Isnt this good. Its proving that its viable option and should be used more often

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I do think it's pretty cool, but with our recent tragedies involving train derailings in the US, this doesn't sound all too reassuring on our end.

[–] EinfachUnersetzlich@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Fortunately the Red Sea is nowhere near the US.

[–] qyron@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

Will it be now that we will see trains become the default large haul cargo movers?