Originally Posted by
Whoopsmybad
I would reference crewdawgs post above. The Chinese government does whatever it wants, with total control, and zero regard for eminent domain, environmental concerns, or lawsuits.
Not to mention cheaper cost to build, largely due to labor costs in China. CXT hit on some great points, but the last mile (or 10), is what makes it tough. A vast majority of America isn't walkable. Also, the bulk of their rail network encompasses an area that mostly fits east of the Mississippi. I'd love to see an amazing rail network in the states, but we should have hitched our horse to that wagon a long time ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JDoll8OEFE