That's a nice sentiment, but America's antiquated rail system will have to advance a long way just to make it to the present, let alone the future.

那是一个很好的观点，但是美国陈旧的铁路系统有很长一段路需要走才能达到现在的发达水平，更不用说未来。

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Another shows the rail depot, where a long line of carriages is filled automatically from conveyors at the rate of a tonne a second.

另一个显示的是货运站，那里有长长的一排矿车，运送机正以一吨每秒的速度自动将煤装入矿车中。

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Background: This 33.5-mile-long rail tunnel links the island of Honshu with the island of Hokkaido.

背景材料：这条33.5英里长的铁路隧道连接北海道与本州岛。

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More closely watched as the storm approached were the region's commuter rail lines, including Metro-North, Long Island Rail Road and NJ Transit.

WSJ: Officials Urge Caution as Snow Starts Falling

Transport Minister Norman Baker has promised to put pressure on Network Rail to make long-term improvements at Cowley Bridge.

BBC: Rail disruption 'unacceptable' resilience forum says

Train companies are working with Network Rail on a long-term programme to continue improving services and to deliver better value for passengers and taxpayers alike.

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