Diary of a rail fan in Kansai,Japan(Ver.2)

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Why can hyperloop be a candidate for new rail lines

How long until Hyperloop is here?
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/how-long-hyperloop/index.html

It is one thing to do research on hyperloop. To realize its technology is another.
There are tons of technical problems to realize hyperloop with less energy consumption than conventional transportation.

So, I think it's too early to build hyperloop lines for commercial use.

Why are Central Asian cities attractive?

Sheki: Azerbaijan's Silk Road city now a UNESCO World Heritage site
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/sheki-azerbaijan/index.html

Central Asia has culture, which forms intermediate structure between Western and Eastern. Furthermore, the fact that many cities in this area which became famous long time ago are now unknown to many of us increases mysterious emotion.

Why do these countries have many visa-free countries?

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/henley-index-world-best-passport-2019-intl/index.html

Most of the countries listed on the world's best passports are economically rich countries.
So, in order to be credited by foreign countries, economic growth is mandatory. Though some people advocate "Happiness Index is much more important than economic richness", it doesn't seem to be important for many countries.

Why don't you take train from Bangkok to Cambodian border?

https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/asia/single-view/view/thailand-launches-cambodian-border-service.html

I hope there will be through train service from Bangkok to Phnom Penh.
It will be competitive against long haul bus between Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
But, it won't be competitive against aircraft. So, high speed rail along the conventional rail line will be needed.

Why don't we see tram on Indian Ocean?

Mauritius Metro Express light rail vehicle arrives
https://www.metro-report.com/news/rolling-stock/single-view/view/mauritius-metro-express-light-rail-vehicle-arrives.html

I'm interested in the fact that the island on the Indian Ocean tried to install Light Rail System.
Whether or not Light Rail systems on the island on big ocean will be common depends on success of this rail system.

Why is Beijing bikini bad?

No more 'Beijing bikini': Chinese city calls topless men 'uncivilized'
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/04/asia/china-jinan-beijing-bikini-intl-hnk/index.html

Though it's embarrassing for some people to expose their bellies, those who are wearing 'Beijing bikini' don't feel so.
In this case, we should let people wear the clothes they love. The crackdown by the city just means the opinion of the former people.

Why was the violence needed?

Hong Kong government building a 'big crime scene' after night of violent protests
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/07/02/asia/hong-kong-protests-legco-intl-hnk/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F

Some people say "Violence is not a good way for demonstration".
Surely, I agree with the opinion that violation should basically be prohibited.
But, there are some cases which are not "basic".
If there is a government which tries to deprive our countries of their democracy or lives of democratic activists, we have to resist it. Then, we won't persuade it to accept democracy by peaceful ways.
As a result, we have no choice but to use
violence.