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These automatic trucks work better when we put them on rails (lemmy.world)
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[–] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The cost to construct a new rail connection is significantly higher than the cost to construct a new road connection.

Correct. Now compare the cost of maintenance, and then compare the cost of actually moving the items.

Let's see which comes out on top when we compare all costs, not just the cost of building.

[–] Primarily0617@kbin.social -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

rail lines are also more expensive than roads to maintain

the cost of moving your items depends entirely on how many items you move—sometimes roads will be cheaper, and sometimes rails will be cheaper