[sir-alien]

If you want to see a good train service look at Japan. Went there for a holiday and used the train service all over. They are a classic example of what a train service "should" be like.

Fast, efficient, cost-effective. The only time trains was a little difficult was in the super-peak hours on the underground in the very dense parts of the cities.

I think the world should learn from Japan in many aspects.

[yboris]

I'd like to second that - Japan has an amazing train (and subway) system.

Here's a great explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFpG3yf3Rxk

[tailsdog]

They also apparently make a rather healthy profit