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Comment by lcnPylGDnU4H9OF

3 days ago

Probably because it's easier to rob a traveling train than a traveling ship.

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small_scombrus  3 days ago

Also, if you're a plane or a boat it's really important everyone knows where you are for general safety / rescue reasons. On a (consolidated and decently organised) railroad the railway operators can take care of all of that.

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