tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post1565243563232060918..comments2013-04-30T04:16:00.265-07:00Comments on Chase Manhattan's Blogs: H is for High Speed Rail (HSR)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12350856805167821527noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-55796220564794372912013-04-24T10:34:13.064-07:002013-04-24T10:34:13.064-07:00I am in favor of high speed rail and think it was ...I am in favor of high speed rail and think it was a bad idea when we abandoned trains in favor of cars and trucks.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-82397185745852251102013-04-13T13:33:36.045-07:002013-04-13T13:33:36.045-07:00We surely did miss the boat on HSR. I think it is ...We surely did miss the boat on HSR. I think it is a shame we didn't insist years ago.<br />Living in Philadelphia I often take the train to NYC. The cost has increased so much lately I seriously consider driving. The train increasingly feels unsafe as well.<br />Thank you for hosting the challenge!<br />doreenmcgettigan.comDoreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-36542377819603710232013-04-13T07:45:03.923-07:002013-04-13T07:45:03.923-07:00unfortunately our country did not have the foresig...unfortunately our country did not have the foresight to maintain our rail lines. Good luck affording HSR now. The country is broke and if we aren't careful will go bankrupt. How do you suggest this be paid for?Kathe W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06781645436343424010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-12604674677664616942013-04-11T12:37:59.622-07:002013-04-11T12:37:59.622-07:00I road on the bullet train in Japan and agree that...I road on the bullet train in Japan and agree that the U.S. could benefit. I live in Texas where there is wide open space and way too much traffic between the cities that are growing together. I say yes!Grace Grits and Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960487975588091603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-2766059568837621222013-04-10T16:33:22.955-07:002013-04-10T16:33:22.955-07:00I love travelling by train. It was one of the thi...I love travelling by train. It was one of the things that was firmly in the pro list when I was deciding to move back to Germany. Realistically, to go anywhere else when living in Ireland meant flying (yes, there are ferries but they take longer, aren't any cheaper and then there's the travel sickness), but in Germany I can just turn up at the train station and get on a train going to one of three or four countries. Or I can get a train to a town twenty minutes away and have access to trains going to several other countries. No need to check in, no security checks so I can bring a packed lunch including drink and have my knitting with me, no waiting for hours because I was afraid to turn up late, and if I miss the train, well, I can just get the next one in an hour or two (at most). I read a good post on trains in Germany just the other day if you're interested: http://stevenglassman.de/2013/03/18/ice-ice-baby/Moonwaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018956740090192993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-56393430068800538172013-04-10T08:03:24.561-07:002013-04-10T08:03:24.561-07:00The US is so far behind other countries in public ...The US is so far behind other countries in public transportation. And yes, we're spoiled. We like to come and go according to our own schedules, and just hop in the car, burn some fossil fuel, and go about our merry way...<br /><br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a><br />Co-host, April 2013 <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">A-Z Challenge Blog</a><br />@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallengeTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-28546148119450636422013-04-09T19:15:32.616-07:002013-04-09T19:15:32.616-07:00I would love a chance to ride HSR-maybe some day!
...I would love a chance to ride HSR-maybe some day!<br />I look forward to your mini series ;DEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-16119267498961216792013-04-09T17:56:10.545-07:002013-04-09T17:56:10.545-07:00It would definitely be better than the current fli...It would definitely be better than the current flight situation. I hate to fly now.<br /><br />From A to Z, Kristen's blog: <a href="http://kristenhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">kristenhead.blogspot.com</a>Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827651632884248765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-75592274042396868692013-04-09T16:58:02.120-07:002013-04-09T16:58:02.120-07:00Oh I'd love it if we had high speed rail. Jett...Oh I'd love it if we had high speed rail. Jetting here and there - yeah, that'd be great. Soooo - where's your new follower button?Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-46888606667043970382013-04-09T15:56:55.108-07:002013-04-09T15:56:55.108-07:00We barely have a bus system in our town. This woul...We barely have a bus system in our town. This would work in bigger, more populated areas though.<br /><br />I mentioned you in my post today, Stephen.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-25167400960710668692013-04-09T14:23:38.549-07:002013-04-09T14:23:38.549-07:00Meant to leave my blog address:
Play off the Page...Meant to leave my blog address:<br /><br /><a href="http://maryaalgaard.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-47636878730876000482013-04-09T14:23:24.103-07:002013-04-09T14:23:24.103-07:00I think it would be good if more Americans used pu...I think it would be good if more Americans used public transportation. It's not really set up to work very well right now, though. In time. Glad to have found your new blog via Alex.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-2651908419312649222013-04-09T13:14:38.563-07:002013-04-09T13:14:38.563-07:00I think we need a good HSR. My few experiences wit...I think we need a good HSR. My few experiences with Amtrak have not been good.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-1244762268150081102013-04-09T12:56:31.144-07:002013-04-09T12:56:31.144-07:00I think HSR is a wonderful idea, but sadly I think...I think HSR is a wonderful idea, but sadly I think people are too used to the independence of their cars. Maybe they would adapt, but it would take a while.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a>Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-43109042421257168802013-04-09T11:20:18.952-07:002013-04-09T11:20:18.952-07:00I think that the people of this country are too sp...I think that the people of this country are too spoiled with their own vehicles. I personally would love a HSR that was reasonably priced. <br />Elliot<br /><a href="http://weareadventures.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">We Are Adventure</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892184166620742671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-32042477591848256502013-04-09T10:25:24.561-07:002013-04-09T10:25:24.561-07:00I saw this on Alex's blog. Will check to see a...I saw this on Alex's blog. Will check to see about your other blog as I didn't see the follower thingie here.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-86131096431954702022013-04-09T10:06:11.356-07:002013-04-09T10:06:11.356-07:00Just not sure it would work here. We're just t...Just not sure it would work here. We're just too spread out. And spoiled with our vehicles. Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-45094191481174042562013-04-09T07:12:35.022-07:002013-04-09T07:12:35.022-07:00I wonder how much it would cost to ride? Trains se...I wonder how much it would cost to ride? Trains seem so expensive. Glad I found your new blog but I didn't see the follow button.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-65361689636116391092013-04-09T06:11:12.406-07:002013-04-09T06:11:12.406-07:00Is the Mag-Lev still a technology that's being...Is the Mag-Lev still a technology that's being worked on? I always thought that was interesting. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-11789886842943089642013-04-09T05:53:34.328-07:002013-04-09T05:53:34.328-07:00Wow, I didn't know you'd moved. My post to...Wow, I didn't know you'd moved. My post today is about High Speed too. T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-8056201081558124292013-04-09T03:20:12.102-07:002013-04-09T03:20:12.102-07:00I too think it a great idea, hope all your blog pr...I too think it a great idea, hope all your blog problems are over,<br /><br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-51968183912869953402013-04-09T02:18:49.944-07:002013-04-09T02:18:49.944-07:00Sounds like a great idea. Wish Jamaica could have ...Sounds like a great idea. Wish Jamaica could have one of these.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-60764883161683134432013-04-09T01:04:58.435-07:002013-04-09T01:04:58.435-07:00Steve, Im in favour for the HSR, with the distance...Steve, Im in favour for the HSR, with the distances people have to travel it make sense to have a more convienient and efficient means of travel. I think the more people use it over time it would be cost effective way to travel not only to the finances but to the environment as well. Blessings for the week.<br /><br /><a href="http://realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Amanda - Realityarts-Creativity</a><br /><a href="http://amandatroughtart.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Art Blog</a><br />Amanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046928475822070595.post-13290238773449621582013-04-09T00:18:48.511-07:002013-04-09T00:18:48.511-07:00Hi Steve - thank goodness you'e back and runni...Hi Steve - thank goodness you'e back and running with a blog - enough said for now.<br /><br />High Speed Rail .. trying to navigate new tunnels through London's infrastructure including avoiding Victorian sewers etc is interesting to learn about - and then they're promulgating one to go to the north .. through the countryside ..<br /><br />If the HSR will take some of the burden off flying ... just diluting the numbers ... that would make life more comfortable all round ..<br /><br />Cheers - it'll be interesting to read your thoughts in due course with your mini-series .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com