It has serious problems because the government and hence often the public favour the car. Because they insist that the rail network pays for itself its lacking in funds and very expensive, hence commuters especially have to pay through the nose for crowded trains and irregular trains. In most of Europe governments recognise its also a social service that greatly helps the rest of economy so their willing to fund it properly and the conditions are a lot better.
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It has serious problems because the government and hence often the public favour the car. Because they insist that the rail network pays for itself its lacking in funds and very expensive, hence commuters especially have to pay through the nose for crowded trains and irregular trains. In most of Europe governments recognise its also a social service that greatly helps the rest of economy so their willing to fund it properly and the conditions are a lot better.