[arinlen]

> Read the article—the author prefaces with their experience riding trains all over the world and has worked in rail.

That's like claiming they rode taxis a lot and has owned a car, and somehow that makes them an authority on public transportation.

[1123581321]

That doesn’t track, since I was responding to a comment implying the author was ignorant of rail infrastructure outside of the US.

As to the expertise, he seems unseasoned but in command of a lot of facts. Which is why I think the conclusion is wrong despite the post being interesting and informative. Unfortunately, my fellow rail enthusiasts think I’m against them because I read the article and ignored the headline and first and last few sentences. :)