Author: BoltarBoltar Date: Sep 11, 2008 03:00
On Sep 11, 7:16 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:
> What very good news! This should cut some energy wastage and pollution
> and make flying less viable.
>
> "...Rising fuel costs combined with security and safety concerns are
> increasingly cutting profit margins for short-haul flights - meaning
> that airlines are keen to start using high speed trains..."
Hmm , is HS1 rated for that speed? As for travelling through the
channel tunnel at 220mph , that'll never happen due to pathing issues
never mind the air pressure issues that would probably occur. Even
today its 100mph tops.
B2003
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