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Downstream: Trains Are Better Than Cars. Here’s Why w/ Gareth Dennis

Downstream: Trains Are Better Than Cars. Here’s Why w/ Gareth Dennis

Update: 2024-11-25

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While the first modern trains were built in the early 19th century – more people travel by rail today than ever before. Not only have passenger numbers risen in the UK but the likes of China, Iran and Uzbekistan now have high-speed networks.

On this episode of Downstream, Aaron Bastani is joined by author and railway engineer Gareth Dennis. They discuss the rationale behind HS2, why Hyperloop was always destined to fail and the real reason Britain has so many potholes. Plus: does every major city really need a tram system? And how come Britain is so bad at building new infrastructure?

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Downstream: Trains Are Better Than Cars. Here’s Why w/ Gareth Dennis

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