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Originally Posted by Parkway
Upgrading the existing NEC benefits both commuters and inter-city travelers whereas hyperloop only benefits intercity travelers. The technology itself is poorly suited for commuter operations.
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That's true. But if hyperloop proves viable and economical, spending billions on faster Acela that will still be subpar and much slower is a waste of money. Hyperloop for premium intercity travel and normal rail as a lower cost alternative and for commuters will do just fine.