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Originally Posted by GenKreton
I'm surprised at how bad cruise ships are since cargo ships are so efficient. I'm also surprised amtrack loses that badly to buses. Is there a specific reason? Like outdated train systems? Again, rail is MUCH more efficient at cargo for numbers I saw.
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It's likely because cargo trains carry tonage and efficiency is measured as gallons per mile per ton, while passenger trains carry items (people) where efficiency is measured as gallons per mile per person. It's an apples and oranges thing.