"Railways? Feng, are you joking? "Reed is not interested in this.
In recent years, most of the railways in the US had been dismantled, and more than half of the railways were dismantled. It's too slow, and it's not as convenient as driving. Long-distance flights can be taken by plane, as there are many private airlines in the US.
But even so, the US still has the longest railway in the world, and it's twice the length of Hua Xia. But the efficiency is too low, and the railways are mainly used to transport goods.
The railways in the US are mainly used to transport goods, and Hua Xia is mainly used to transport people. Hua Xia is also used to transport goods, but Hua Xia's railways are the main public transportation. During festivals, the railways are mainly used to transport people.
The total length of the US railways is double of Hua Xia's, but there are only slightly over 20 million passengers every year. Hua Xia has 2 billion passengers every year, and it's 100 times more than the US.
Hua Xia's railway development is much later than the US, but it has been developing rapidly. It can be considered the fastest developing country in the world.
From bullet trains to high-speed trains, from subways to light rail, many technologies in Hua Xia are the best in the world. It's not that other countries don't want to develop these technologies, but they don't have enough infrastructure to build them.
The US is the same. It's not that they don't have the capabilities to develop these technologies, but they don't need them. If not, they will not dismantle half of their railways.
Reed's impression of the US railways is going downhill, and he doesn't understand why Feng Yu is so stupid to invest in this industry.
"Reed, I am talking about a high-speed railway that can reach 240km/h. Do you think people will be willing to ride this high-speed railway? Even if it's only transporting goods, the efficiency will be several times higher. "
So fast! Reed is shocked.
The US railways can only reach 110km/h, and it's more than double the speed. Of course, the US also has railways that can reach 240km/h, but that is only in theory. Feng Yu's daily speed had exceeded their theoretical speed. Does that mean their theoretical top speed should be more than 350 km/h?
"Reed, my plan is to build a high-speed train from Oakland to New York. This will also be of great benefit to the American people. They will have more choices when they travel."
From Oakland, a city on the west coast of the United States, to New York, a city on the east coast of the United States, the entire journey was more than 4,000 kilometers. This plan was too crazy.
According to Feng Yu, it wouldn't take more than a day by train, but the train from Oakland to New York would take more than three days!
Because there were many stops, and many of them were small stops, and each stop had to stop for a long time. Most of them were for transporting goods, and there was always time to change the trailer or unload the truck.
Only on the East Coast, there were some faster trains, but there were not many passengers. Most Americans preferred to travel by car or by plane, which was more convenient.
Reid frowned. "Feng, you must consider the difference between the US and Hua Xia. We do not have many people traveling by train. The trains are mainly used to transport goods, and those goods are not urgent. That's why the fares are cheaper."
"If we invest in this high-speed railway, it will cost a lot. Can you tell me how much it will cost?"
Feng Yu thought for a while and converted the cost to USD in his heart. He replied. "The construction of the railway, including the trains and stops, will cost about 30 million USD per kilometer. The prices in the US are higher."
If this is in Hua Xia, it will not cost so much. Just the cost of labor in the US is much higher than in Hua Xia, let alone the construction, land, transportation, etc.
"30 million USD per kilometer! Feng, are you going to invest so much?! " Reid was shocked. The entire journey was more than 4,000 kilometers. Doesn't that mean Feng Yu will need to invest 120 to 130 billion USD? Also, Feng Yu must consider the future cost increase, and his total investment might reach 150 billion USD.
If Feng Yu is willing to invest so much money in the US, it will increase his status in the US. His status will be different from his wealth.
Feng Yu's eyes twitched. "We will invest together!" Damn!
Am I crazy? Why am I investing so much money? The US might have some tricks up their sleeves. Why did Feng Yu say the ports will be the majority of the investment? This is because he does not want to invest too much.
The return period for high-speed railway investments is too long, and infrastructure is the hardest asset to bring away or sell. The risk of investing so much is not low. Feng Yu will invest in the railway and help Hua Xia sell the railway to the US to make money. This is a win-win situation for Feng Yu and Hua Xia.
"Feng, how are we going to split the investment and shares?" Reid asked.
"You all can have the controlling stake, and I will not be using any cash. I will only be helping to train the managers and experienced construction companies. I can even include the construction and planning of the railway stations. I only want 35% of the shares."
Reid wanted to spit at Feng Yu! We are the ones paying for the railway and trains?! We are also paying for the land demolition and relocation fees. You are only the construction company, and you want 35% of the shares?! Why don't you rob us?!
"Feng, I don't think we can reach an agreement. You did not even spend a single cent on the construction. That construction company is also intending to hire your Hua Xia, right?"
Hmph! When the time comes, you will give us a sum of money, and then you will give Hua Xia another sum. You will make it seem like you are spending a lot of money, when the actual cost is less than 70%. Do you think I don't know what you are up to?
Also, our country's development needs our people. We need to increase employment and domestic demand. If we are using Hua Xia's people, what can we do?
What Reid didn't know was that he had already begun to consider the feasibility of this matter. If the railway is built, how should both parties invest and split the shares?
Feng Yu pretended to be willing to negotiate. "Reid, what do you think we should do? Are you sure I can have the controlling stake in this railway? Do I have the final say in the management of the railway? You see, this is not possible. Since this is the case, I must not spend too much. Also, if you all want to build the railway now, can you find experienced construction companies and designers? I can increase the number of people on my side. Let the US build first, and Hua Xia can wait. You all can't do this, right? "
Reid did not dare to talk about the distribution of the shares. He stood up and said. "Feng, I'm sorry. I need to report to my boss about this project. Shall we continue this discussion tomorrow at the same time?"
Feng Yu smiled and nodded. "Sure."
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