Skip to contentThe US is a leading force when it comes to many fields, such as technology and the economy. However, the rail system is the one thing the US remains far behind many developed countries, even in the 21st century. So, why are trains in the US so slow? Trains in the US are so slow because passenger rail transport isn’t that necessary and suitable for the US. Building a modern rail system requires money and time the US isn’t interested in spending. Instead, the US has a highly developed air travel and car culture.If you’ve ever wondered why the US–one of the most developed...…Skip to contentThe US is a leading force when it comes to many fields, such as technology and the economy. However, the rail system is the one thing the US remains far behind many developed countries, even in the 21st century. So, why are trains in the US so slow? Trains in the US are so slow because passenger rail transport isn’t that necessary and suitable for the US. Building a modern rail system requires money and time the US isn’t interested in spending. Instead, the US has a highly developed air travel and car culture.If you’ve ever wondered why the US–one of the most developed...WW…

Skip to contentIf you’ve been on a cruise ship or are planning to go on one, you’ve probably noticed that it takes a long time to complete the journey. Understandably, water transportation is very slow, but cruise ships, in particular, seem to take their time. Is this low speed an intentional choice, or are they incapable of moving faster?Cruise ships go slow because of the nature of the ship and ocean travel, emergencies, or issues with the ship. They may also intentionally slow down due to their itinerary. The average speed of a cruise ship is 18-20 knots (33-37 kph), but the fastest...…Skip to contentIf you’ve been on a cruise ship or are planning to go on one, you’ve probably noticed that it takes a long time to complete the journey. Understandably, water transportation is very slow, but cruise ships, in particular, seem to take their time. Is this low speed an intentional choice, or are they incapable of moving faster?Cruise ships go slow because of the nature of the ship and ocean travel, emergencies, or issues with the ship. They may also intentionally slow down due to their itinerary. The average speed of a cruise ship is 18-20 knots (33-37 kph), but the fastest...WW…

Skip to contentWhen traveling, you generally want to avoid layovers as much as possible because they extend the overall length of your trip. But from time to time, you might have no other choice. If you have a long layover coming up soon, you might wonder why some layovers are so long. Some layovers are so long to give passengers time to board, which is especially true for international flights. The runway could also be closed if it’s nighttime. Layovers can also be long to ensure the plane is as full as possible, giving people arriving from other flights time to catch the flight.If...…Skip to contentWhen traveling, you generally want to avoid layovers as much as possible because they extend the overall length of your trip. But from time to time, you might have no other choice. If you have a long layover coming up soon, you might wonder why some layovers are so long. Some layovers are so long to give passengers time to board, which is especially true for international flights. The runway could also be closed if it’s nighttime. Layovers can also be long to ensure the plane is as full as possible, giving people arriving from other flights time to catch the flight.If...WW…