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On the recordApril 16, 2024
the reality is that ridership estimates for this new system are very low compared to highway or air traffic numbers for one clear reason: they are too slow.
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Valerie Foushee
Democratic · North Carolina

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Foushee highlights the slow speeds of intercity rail affecting ridership compared to highways and air travel.

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