When SpaceX Does Trains | Trainsatlantic 5
Summary
Hosts Gareth and Justin discuss the poor reliability of US Class I railroads and share personal updates before exploring the haunted Saginaw train depot in Michigan. They review East Falls station in Philadelphia and critique the isolated East Midlands Parkway in the UK. The episode concludes with a skeptical analysis of Parallel Systems’ proposed autonomous, battery-electric freight rail technology, deeming it impractical.
Topics discussed
Intro and subscription details
Rant on freight train damage
Personal updates and job search
Email address and cab forward photos
Haunted Saginaw train depot history
East Falls station and Franklin's bar
East Midlands Parkway station critique
Parallel Systems autonomous rail intro
Critique of Parallel Systems logistics
Interview with Parallel Systems CEO
History of automated rail systems
Technical flaws in Parallel design
Listener quiz: Transport songs
Outro and community links
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