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    I suppose it is the question of "get in a tin box" on your doorstep and get out wherever you want.

    Even now when I talk to people who live less than 20 minutes walk from Dover Priory if they use the train they still drive to the station or get a lift. Oh God have we lost our legs!!!

    But back to why have overseas (like Hiatachi) taken on a world dominance in railway design and construction that we had the expertise. Was it Japanese Govt investment or private enterprise.

    Several years ago I remember going to Wuppertal in Germany where they have a Linear Induction Railway built before WWII. I seem to remember BR also had a leading involvement in this technology in the 60's/70's.

    Whilst Linear is ok for A to B Direct it had (or may still have) problems if it deviates from A to B (ie points). Does Japan (or any other Country) have Linear Induction trains???

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