Originally Posted by
graraps
What is the "balance" when you're travelling by tram, and why is the life of tram pax worth more compromise than that of plane pax?
Well, here goes...
Economic loss to New York in month following the attacks: $105 billion
Estimated cost of cleanup: $600 million
Total FEMA money spent on the emergency: $970 million
Estimated amount donated to 9/11 charities: $1.4 billion
Estimated amount of insurance paid worldwide related to 9/11: $40.2 billion
*Above data reported 2002
Economic estimates of another such scale attack range from 150-200 billion. I can't seem to recall any tram incidents that even come close in scale of loss of lives, economic cost, and psychological impact. Oh, it's somewhat difficult to target financial centers, seats of government, and other such infrastructure with a train.
TB