The two countries with the best rail systems in the world. Which one is the ultimate champion?The two have different approaches. Japan:>excels in HSR and dense commuter service>neglects rural and regional services>mainly private companies focused on profitability>colorful variety of unique trains>no overarching coordination of lines or timetables Switzerland >even levels of service>no neglect of regional services but no HSR>public companies or private companies with publicly concerted service>focus on service and not profitability, highly subsidized>trains all similar across the country>"integrated clock-face schedule", almost all public transport nationwide is systematically coordinatedBasically Japan has higher highs and lower lows, while Switzerland has same-y quality all over, for better or for worse.What's the /n/-autists verdict?
For me, it comes down to something that Japan can't control: the fact that Switzerland's rail network is highly integrated into those of their neighbors is what makes CH win for me.
Japan has better trains.Switzerland has better public transport.
>>2071190Good take
>>2071187>thing>thing, japan
>>2071188>why is a country with no land borders not connected by train to its overtly hostile neighbors??
