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Originally Posted by drummer
I don't have an issue with unproven technology being tested here and there, but you can't build a system entirely dependent on it if it's no proven.
I shared the hyperloop link because I think it's neat to see the desire and obvious need for mass transit between the metro areas. I think HSR is better, but perhaps Hyperloop could do their own thing down the road for people who want to be there faster. As long as Hyperloop excitement doesn't knock out HSR, I'm fine with it.
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For a system to be considered mass transit, should it not have more capacity than a bus? The Hyperloop system that NCTCOG is advocating being tested in north Texas has a vehicle/vessel capacity around 40 passengers, at most.
Meanwhile the 8 car HSR train will have a train capacity around 400 passengers, 10 times more. And, with longer platforms at the stations, the train could be twice as long with twice the capacity. 20 times more.
Is it mass transit with a capacity of just 40 passengers per train?