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3C trains would be nowhere near ‘high speed’

Thanks, John, for your letter, “Advanced transportation systems could bring city into the future,” (Dec. 15). Someone has, finally, written about the 39 mph, 3C rail line to Cleveland and not called it high-speed. The U.S Federal Railroad Administration defines high-speed in the US as 110 mph, almost three times faster than the proposed 3C line. In France and Japan, trains operate in excess of 120 mph on existing track and even higher on new welded rail. So, why do our politicians and proponents of this line continue to refer to it as high-speed?

I seem to recall a rule of thumb about flying. If you can drive the distance in under five hours, don’t fly, drive, it’s quicker. Why in the world would anyone, who could drive to Cleveland in 4.5 hours and have their own car when they arrive, take a 6-plus hour train ride and then have to find additional transportation after they arrive? I am a rail fan, model railroader and love all things trains; but Gov.-elect John Kasich is right on this one. I don’t believe anyone would use it and the maintenance cost will probably require additional state taxes in the future.

Walt Hughes

Delhi Township

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