The larger the area you have to cover with rail is, the larger the cost. The US is much more spread out in general than European countries - some people choose to live hours+ away from significant population centers.
There’s no need to decide which system is inherently superior. Cars work for the US, trains work for Europe.
The larger the area you have to cover with rail is, the larger the cost. The US is much more spread out in general than European countries - some people choose to live hours+ away from significant population centers. There’s no need to decide which system is inherently superior. Cars work for the US, trains work for Europe.