Stew's Feb 2024 U.S. High Speed Rail News | CAHSR Brightline West Acela NEC Dallas Ft Worth Cascadia

[@snoopyloopy]

It's absolutely CRIMINAL that LA Metro would "value engineer" LinkUS to apparently only have ONE track coming out to the south. That better be an initial condition, not permanent.

[@LucidStew]

well, there ARE two as I understand it. one electric, one not.

[@BigBlueMan118]

What the hell? LA is like 10x as big as many cities in Germany that have fully electrified frequent S-Bahn systems.

[@LucidStew]

@@BigBlueMan118 There is no electrified intercity rail in the U.S. west of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, which is about 130 miles from the east coast.

[@J-Bahn]

Oh boy. Can’t wait to see nanderts 2024 metro video; Link US will definitely feature, like it did last year.

[@LucidStew]

@@mrxman581 It's not impossible I have interpreted this wrong, but it appears that the electrified and unelectrified lines are separate at the station and south to the right of way. What you then would have is two sets of tracks that have been reduced from 4-2-ROW to 4-2-1-ROW, one electrified and one not. Given the rather thin schedule to Anaheim, I don't think it will ever be necessary to expand to more than one line in-out. The 4 electrified south from the platforms is quite excessive other than simply providing a way for trains to stop at all electrified LAUS platforms and still continue south.

[@orsonstarbuck]

Great HSR roundup. Thanks.

[@LucidStew]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@TheTransitDiaries]

CAHSR is the first way to experience airline first class seating on a budget 😂 love myself a land rocket on rails

[@ChrisJones-gx7fc]

All the potential seating options, as well as things like lounges and the family/kids play area, are based on public input, so asking Californians what they want to see inside the trains. Chances are not all ideas will be incorporated into the final design, which is anticipated to be done by this fall and a train manufacturer selected by the end of 2024. Ticket prices for Phase 1 service are expected to be 80% of average airfare. The initial Central Valley service should be the same fare price as the current Amtrak, but that'll be up to SJJPA, who operates the San Joaquins and will be the interim HSR service provider. CHSRA will focus on reaching SF then resume operations for SF-Bakersfield, and eventually SF-LA/Anaheim.

[@LucidStew]

To be fair they haven't said anything about ticket prices. Who knows what they'll be Bakersfield-Merced.

[@ChrisJones-gx7fc]

@@LucidStew that’ll be up to SJJPA, the interim rail service provider. Most likely it’ll be the same as the current Amtrak fares. Hopefully having them provide the service will mean one ticket for your entire trip, so if going from say LA to SF then it’ll virtually be the same as today but 90 minutes faster with an easy 3-minute cross platform transfer at Merced, plus getting to ride on a high speed train.

[@ChrisJones-gx7fc]

@@LucidStewas things get closer to operations we’ll know more about things like fare prices

[@davidjackson7281]

@@ChrisJones-gx7fcPlus an easy transfer to a 2:30 scenic bus bridge excusion over the winding beloved Tejon Pass at no extra charge. A 90 minute faster ride that was previously nine hours. l won't mention the updated inflated ridership fantasy projections. l will always support and love CAHSR no matter what ... like a disfunctional relation.

[@davidjackson7281]

Sorry if l seem to be somewhat of a shill but it would be great to see 10k subscribers for this great channel. My favorite among other very good channels for rail transit news.

[@LucidStew]

It'll get there. Currently adding ~500/month, so June or thereabouts?

[@michaeljones7927]

You're no shill, David. Just a loyal and enthusiastic subscriber who recognizes the importance of this channel and appreciates the hard work required to produce the quality videos that all of us enthusiastically look forward to viewing. The growth in Mr. Stews loyal following simply affirms everything you've said. I'm sure he appreciates your frequent positive comments. I know that I surely do.

[@icreativity5159]

3:42 oh the family area kinda looks like the ones we have in intercity trains in switzerland. I’m sure they exist elsewhere too, but I have no clue. Was nice as a kid.

[@SirKenchalot]

Great sum up Mr. Stew and looking forward to your NEC video. I hope the changes to 30th St won't be too dramatic as that station is one of the only good places left in Philly and it's quite a sight as you emerge into such a great train hall from the tracks below, especially if you just came from Penn Station in NYC.

[@LucidStew]

The renders look pretty nice. Looks like a newer airport in the food and retail areas.

[@SirKenchalot]

@@LucidStewI don't want to arrive in an airport, I want to walk into a ticket hall from a century ago and feel like, for a few moments, that the world makes sense and the people who built this are saying "You're in my town now and we take this place seriously so don't mess around."

[@PuNicAdbo]

Just wanted to go to bed 🛌 actually I am already in my bed but this is a must see. Without these news I can't sleep well. 😊 Greetings from Bremen and now let's roll the tape.

[@LucidStew]

😴

[@PuNicAdbo]

I will sleep majesty in my new cocoon seating 💺bed.​@@LucidStew

[@JohnDB9009]

Amtrak Cascades is a real solid service for Oregon. But if you're going to get diminishing returns in terms of improving passenger rail in the region as long as you're relying on the freight lines. New rights of way are going to be necessary at some point, and if you're going to have to acquire them, it makes more sense to just go ahead and design them with HSR in mind.

[@davidjackson7281]

Why delay good incremental upgrades while continuing to wait for perfect? The Cascades needs more trainsets for three times the frequency and better on time performance, which they are slowly doing. A trip could be one hour faster by upgrading to 110 and 125 mph tracks, for instance. Faster electric can be installed and new ROWs acquired when the ridership can justify the improvement and funding has been secured. Just saying ...

[@JohnDB9009]

@@davidjackson7281 oh I agree, upgrades like that would be nice. The problem is Amtrak doesn't own the lines the Cascades run on. And the freight companies that do are the biggest barriers to those sorts of upgrades. So in all likelihood if you're going to try to improve the service further you're going to need new rights of way either owned by Amtrak or the State. And if you're going to have to take that step anyway, it makes some sense to go ahead and design the new rights of way with HSR in mind.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@JohnDB9009Yes, l totally see what you mean and can not really argue against that logical approach were funding fully secured.

[@Gnefitisis]

Excited for the NEC vid. Also, Stew's boo boo- no delicious stew video at start of the vid.

[@LucidStew]

I don't do that in this series, never have. No gold star for you. :)

[@lbsc1201]

4:48 Note that Network Rail has very little to do with HS2, which is under the control of a separate entity know as HS2 Ltd.

[@LucidStew]

its a joke

[@barrierfree786]

Great video as always - isn't the Cascadia Rail logo the C with a train running through it?

[@LucidStew]

Thanks! Cascadia Rail is a regional advocacy group. I like their logo and their website. I wish the project had something similar, but I imagine WSDOT has to decide to actually build it before they get too involved with public advocacy media.

[@oldgandy5355]

Another good presentation, as usual.

[@gregory596]

Tri-Rail in South Florida started service (sort of) to Brightline's Miami Central Station. Tri-Rail has a separate train that shuttles passengers from Hialeah to Miami Central.

[@LucidStew]

I'm confused. What station does it originate from?

[@gregory596]

@@LucidStew Tri-Rail and Metrorail Transfer station in Hialeah.

[@LucidStew]

@@gregory596 ok, that's what I was guessing, but I hadn't ever looked at what Tri-Rail is doing, so all the criss-crossing in that area was a little confusing.

[@gregory596]

@@LucidStew It's a poor connection of commuter rail to inter-city rail, but at least it is a connection. Orlando is a long, long way off from connecting its commuter SunRail system to Brightline. Never mind that tracks already exist which connect the SunRail/CSX right-of-way to the Brightline station at the Orlando airport (that's how Brightline took delivery of their new trains).

[@davidjackson7281]

Another great Stew's monthly recap. Thanx. Superb reporting on the CAHSR meetings. Saves me time to not watch their board meetings which they have now stopped posting on KZbin. That change seems right out of the Kremlin playbook of non-transparency and disregard of the public's right to receive timely and accurate information. California political totalitarianism in action. That project desperately needs a sense of urgency rather than simply making tiresome excuses for delays. CP4's another seven months late. The system's culture needs drastic change under new leadership.

[@LucidStew]

I'm not sure if they've stopped. It may be delayed to the next meeting and unlisted now with a link from the board meeting materials on the CAHSR site. That's how it is for December

[@davidjackson7281]

@@LucidStewSo Sorry Stew. No. Does not appear to be a mistake or a delay. That's it. Thanks for you atleast providing useful information. Another CAHSR intentional boo-boo. LOL! There may be no more videos forevermore. The old ones are taken down too, save for the very last few. That was brilliant strategy to hide from the regular 2-4k viewers and squash the comments. They know few will ever bother drudging through boring materials. That suckass management and board can now have the pleasure of privacy and witnessing embarrassment at the hands of BLW. They have ruined the joy of knowing CAHSR got a $3.1 Billion grant when then they pull this kind of move. Disgusting. l totally understand why someone may not care to touch this 3rd rail.

[@LucidStew]

@@davidjackson7281 It's possible. They have a history of being forthright only when forced.

[@michaeljones7927]

​@@LucidStewALL THE MORE REASON FOR FUTURE HIGH SPEED RAIL DEVELOPMENTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY PRIVATE ENTITIES SUCH AS BRIGHTLINE HOLDINGS.

[@LucidStew]

@@michaeljones7927 At the same time, even less transparency from them and they're taking advantage of significant sums of government money and/or funding breaks. I would love to see a CAHSR-style monthly report from BLW. I'd be all over that in the same way.

[@NoirMorter]

Interesting note for Brightline Orlando, if they want to make true high speed rail then starting where they head south (Cocoa area) until around Miami would need to be entirely elevated. There are intersections along its current route very routinely. I think if it's popular enough then that could be an upgrade in the future. But it's probably just wishful thinking. (I lived in Melbourne, Fl for over a decade so I'm familiar with that part of the state.)

[@michaeljones7927]

What Brightline needs is grade separations. That can be achieved by elevating either the track or the road. I'm sure you did NOT mean continuous elevation of the track, which would be unnecessary. Also, quad gates could work at some locations. The public sector should fund most of the projects using federal, state, county, and municipal funds, along with a private match.

[@NoirMorter]

@@michaeljones7927 I did mean that. I’ll update my comment later tonight.

[@lexburen5932]

it doesnt need to be elevated, in europe where i live from the netherlands there isnt a lot of elevated rail tracks its unnecessary and not needed to make high speed rail. California needs to get rid of grade crossings, and the alignments needs to be straighter. But since the tracks are mostly shared with FEC florida east coast this is not likely to happen. I can call many high speed rail lines that are not elevated. some examples :, kuala lumpur line in indonesia 350 KM/H max speed, malaysia line 250 KM/H and NOT elevated, the woosh line, NOT elevated operation speed 350 KM/H. and there are much more examples where highspeed rail tracks are not elevated and can go 350 KM/H. just get rid of the grade crossings, and put ERTMS and ETCS signaling system on it, and there you go. But USA doesnt understand passenger rail, let alone high speed rail. It will take the USA decades to understand, and then built. I think for the USA brightline is a massive step forward.

[@tonyburzio4107]

Did anyone notice that the line to San Diego from LA is closed.

[@LucidStew]

Are you talking about the 15th landslide near San Clemente in the last 2 years?

[@Daniel-hj8el]

Not gonna lie the interior rendering looks Juicy Cool 3:25 some are even bigger than Amfleet ll seats and Superliners.

[@LucidStew]

Yeah, comfort looks pretty nice, although I'd probably just do felx/coach. Cocoon a little crazy for a 2 hour trip, imo.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@LucidStewYes, for just a two hour valley trip perhaps. Have seen the new higher speed Laos train with those great cocoon seats used for 1-3.5 hour rides up to 260 miles. They are popular and affordable for visitors.

[@Daniel-hj8el]

@@LucidStew ngl Three seat classes is probably enough for High speed rail ride

[@Pelzkragen]

I never understood why at the Houston-DFW HSR the Dallas Station would be rebuild and not union station be used. Is it a capacity issue, ownership issue or anything else? 11:39

[@LucidStew]

It appears to be a combination of cost cutting and the desire to develop the land around the intended station site south of the convention center, since it is the last large tract of vacant land near downtown.

[@michaeljones7927]

Dallas Union Station does not have the track capacity required for a large number of HSR trains because of Trinity Rail Express and DART. Also, Jack Matthews, who owns the land you referred to, is an investor in Texas Central.

[@ronclark9724]

@@michaeljones7927 They are using the closest real estate available to the present Union Station adjacent to the Convention Center as is. Dallas is NOT going to demolish the Convention Center for a HSR terminus platforms and tracks south of Union Station. Dallas is also NOT going to demolish the Federal Building, and Dealey Plaza either north of Union Station. Dallas PREFERS buiiding a new terminus station with platforms to regenerate a decaying commercial warehouse district instead with a new TODD for more hotels and restaurants close to downtown, the Convention Center, and Union Station. Furthermore, Greyhound and other premium coach bus services use Lamar Street nearby within walking distance. DART is NOT going to lose its Union Station setup they built for Amtrak and themselves three decades ago. Nor is Dallas going to demolish the TSBD for a terminus HSR platforms and tracks...

[@spencerjoplin2885]

10:44 The logo implies Yugoslavia was reincarnated as a railroad.

[@davidjackson7281]

l recall mentioning there appears to be a forthcoming change in the CAHSR leadership. Brian Kelly appeared non-plus when asked about retirement during public comment. Though back then l thought perhaps Tom Richard or Ernie Camacho would be the one leaving soon. Nothing against Kelly. He was dealt a tough hand. Perhaps he will publish a report someday about his experience with CAHSR and what other future systems need to do to avoid the plethora of CAHSR issues, problems and failings.

[@LucidStew]

Well, he had to deal with Joe Hedges, who is lucky he wasn't brought up on charges when he left the COO position. But the general impression I have accrued is that the board and the executive staff were both in way over their heads for the first 10 years.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@LucidStewlnteresting. Did not specifically know that.

[@KarateTeddy27]

Monthly routine time!

[@migjing23OCMCHS]

You make me laugh. Thanks

[@lamegaming9835]

WAKE UP NEW STEWS NEWS

[@LucidStew]

Yeah all you sleepy people... get out of bed and watch your Stew's News!

[@ronclark9724]

The 30+ mile extension of Texas Central HSR to Fort Worth long I-30 will cost more than the 250+ mile route from Houston to Dallas. The difference between urban and rural real estate, even using a state owned freeway medium. The underground HSR station at Fort Worth Central is just TOO EXPENSIVE.The DFW area would be better off just upgrading the TRE's tracks for less than five percent of the costs of building new HSR tracks in the medium of a freeway at a inconvenience price of less than five minutes... Imagine building terminus station platforms and train tracks under two different mainline freight railroads who do park dangerous toxic chemical cars in the freight yards above. Just upgrade the TRE rail route. The TRE will get you there less than five minutes later...

[@LucidStew]

I haven't seen a cost estimate on DFWHST. What's your reference on that? I don't doubt it will be expensive or that you have a source. I'd just like to see it myself.

[@KDapple]

With their current equipment, I doubt Brightline will be able to run services up to 150mph between Orlando and Tampa. I’m not sure the chargers can reach that speed and will probably top out just above 130 if pushed enough. However, this could imply a couple of things. Either the chargers are a lot faster than we thought, Brightline will upgrade their chargers to run faster, or that they possibly have plans to electrify their route in the near feature since electric trains can get up to 150mph comfortably. Regardless, I’m interested to see how they’ll pull this off

[@LucidStew]

I'm not sure they will. This could be something as disappointing as someone getting it wrong and it being repeated. I don't think its an issue of power. They're currently using 8,000hp to move 4 passenger cars. It might be suspension or bogies or other components relating to the interface with the rails. The Charger is based on the Siemens Vectron, which has a 143mph top speed variant, so it would seem the company already has the technology to extend the top speed(granted that version is electric). It is an interesting idea though, and there is about a 25 mile portion of I-4 that has the geometry to support high speed.

[@michaeljones7927]

​@@LucidStew A 25 mile section of the Orlando-Tampa route is way too short to justify HSR quantities of horsepower. If their Siemens locomotives are inadequate, they should simply replace them. I'm sure Amtrak would consider buying them. Or Brightline could use them for another project.

[@davidjackson7281]

Can not see the benefit for a 150 mph electric over a 125 mph diesel. The Orlando to Tampa trip might be only all of 10.2 minutes faster or perhaps the same as skipping two infill stations.

[@michaeljones7927]

@@davidjackson7281 I find it hard to believe, David, that Tampa to Orlando is a high speed rail corridor. The distance is only 84 miles. Moreover, a route from Miami to Tampa via Orlando is really circuitous. It's obvious from just looking at a map. Tampa to Miami is a viable city pair, but it would have to be a direct route between Tampa and Vero Beach, where a connection would be made with the FEC down to Miami.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@michaeljones7927Yes Michael, sure as shootin', that corridor is perfectly suited for a one hour trip on Class 7 tracks. Like you said only 25 miles for speeds of 150 mph is not worth it. The same point l tried to make was any faster speed attempt would be unnecessary overkill. Of course, over time Miami to Orlando can be upgraded for faster service closer to three hours. Jacksonville can be added too. l think four hours to Tampa is plenty darn good as an alternative travel choice. Would love to see a 2:20-3:00 TC train on class 6 and 7 tracks possibly in the l-45 corridor. You would know better than me. Sorry to Southwest Airlines and those stuck in 5 hour traffic jams.

[@votes-haveconsequences2165]

What about commuter service Indio to San Bernadino/Riverside?????

[@LucidStew]

there are no high speed rail routes planned for the area.

[@ronclark9724]

@@LucidStew HSR is NOT commuter rail...

[@nicholasmarshall9128]

Im curious where the Brightline Tampa station will be, if it will be downtown Ybor City or adjacent (but use the platform) to Tampa Union Station? Also, I hope FECR buys the Ybor City track from CSX as they almost sold it to the City of Tampa a few years ago but didnt see them as a serious opperator.

[@LucidStew]

It's close to Tampa Union, at least last I heard.

[@tonyburzio4107]

Not at Tampa Union, Brightline builds their own buildings around their stations. Union Station is already built out.

[@nicholasmarshall9128]

@tonyburzio4107 I was suggesting Brightline build a brand new station across the street from Tampa Union, but use a pedestrian bridge to connect to the existing platforms at Tampa Union, and not use the existing station building It's close enough to Tampa trolley/ light rail that it could easily stop at Union Station

[@BIoknight000]

@@nicholasmarshall9128 The issue with going that downtown would be finding a connection from their planned RoW, which ends where the interstate median narrows. They could build a viaduct, but those are unpopular and may require land takings, which are also unpopular

[@davidjackson7281]

The real and present issue with Brightline is more how and when are they even going to get across Orlando to connect to the l-4 ROW. Seriously doubt 150 mph to Tampa for many obvious reasons.

[@Daniel-hj8el]

I have SEVERAL questions about Brightline Florida, what rolling stocks would they pick on Tampa because their is NO WAY they would hit top speed of 150 mph with Siemens Charger that is top speed of 130, they should electrified this partion and wether they would use Seimens Pioneer 220 or buy out Amtrajs retired Acela l.

[@LucidStew]

I'm guessing it will be Chargers, however, consider this... if a locomotive's typical lifespan is 20 years, they'll need to start replacing those by the mid 2030s. I ran across an article yesterday that Talgo is going to start producing hydrogen-powered HSR set, so how about a 150mph capable hydrogen turbine?

[@Daniel-hj8el]

@@LucidStew FR I've rarely seen Turbine High Passenger Train Service in any worldwide, since mainly most likely *unreliable.

[@LucidStew]

@@Daniel-hj8el Well, we are entering a new era and hydrogen could be a legitimate "zero emission" option to electrifying where electrification has issues, like this example.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@LucidStewThen perhaps a train transfer would be needed unless the whole system converted. But by 2050 who knows what power will be utilized. Perhaps like the Navy ... clean, cheap and ultra-safe nuclear. No really. LOL.

[@NithinJune]

8:24 Bro just call it “CalTrans” like everyone else

[@LucidStew]

CalTrans and CalSTA are two different things. Bro.

[@NithinJune]

@@LucidStew 😭 my bad

[@parkerotto846]

Why don’t we just copy paste whatever Spain has done with Ave? It seems like everyone focuses on the TGV.

[@davidjackson7281]

Constructing High Speed Rail in Spain costs about 20% of what it costs to do so in California.

[@3506Dodge]

How can a government entity declare "profits?" Isn't that a contradiction in terms?

[@LucidStew]

Amtrak is a government corporation. Those are only operating profits for certain services and routes. Amtrak overall operates at a deficit.

[@mrbloodmuffins]

Anything that has costs and revenues has profit, either positive or negative or maybe even 0.

[@3506Dodge]

@@LucidStew The idea of "profits" means that someone can take that money and claim it as their property, their asset, their capital. A federal entity can't go those things. It's 'net positive income' in accounting terms, but its' not 'profits.' Only for-profit private businesses can have profits. Amtrak, the Post Office, The Tennessee Valley Authority, and NASA, can't have profits. Even non-profit hospitals and other private charities don't have 'profits" legally in the US. Your misusing the word "profit" here. Interstate highways don't declare "profits" either.

[@LucidStew]

@@3506Dodge Amtrak is a for-profit organization by law. See Title 49 Chapter V Part C Chapter 243 Section 24301 subsection (a) of the U.S. Code.

[@TheCriminalViolin]

I can understand the idea of not going overboard, but I dislike the way that Eugene Democrat put it, because it sounds a lot like she's suggesting she's against spending the extra money to make it grade separated, which would be disastrous, as it would be all but pointless to invest in if they do not implement at least 80% grade separated trackways.

[@LucidStew]

Eugene politicians in particular are a danger to CHSR because, through the Oregon legislature, they may insist that an HSR line extent to Eugene rather than terminate at Portland, which would make the whole thing that much more expensive.

[@JohnDB9009]

​@@LucidStew More expensive sure, but I don't know that it would ultimately be a substantial added expense in the grand scheme. Look at the geography of just getting from the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia area to Portland it is winding hills and mountains and then you ultimately have to cross the Columbia River. By comparison, the terrain to get down further into the Willamette Valley is pretty tame. True you have to get through the rest of the Portland area, but once you're south of Lake Oswego or Oregon City it's mostly flat farmland all the way to Salem and Eugene. I'm not saying the added land acquisitions to get there won't be expensive. It's like comparing the central valley corridor of CAHSR to the cost of connecting Palmdale to LA. The difference being I guess that PDX-EUG would not be connecting to a second major population center. But if it'll grease the wheels to get the political support necessary to move ahead that could be worth the cost.

[@ronclark9724]

While everyone wishes to go 30 mph or more faster, no one desires to pay for the infrastructure required to go that much faster. Maybe a few million here and there for grade separations, but not a hundred billion or more for a brand new right of way, etc... Not for less than a thirty minutes gain... Its just not worth it...

[@TheCriminalViolin]

@@ronclark9724 If you pay for complete grade separation along the entire route, then you would be saving FAR FAR MORE time than just 30 minutes. And again, there'd be two service types - ICE and true UHSR. ICE is the one that goes much slower, as it stops at far more stations, while UHSR would only stop at the biggest stations. That would likely average a solid 200mph or better average speeds along the length of the line. So it would be more than worth it, again, specifically in the long term. And I, alongside a growing minority would be more than happy to pay a few hundred billion in tax money if that's what it would end up costing us. And it's far more worth the price than the $100M per tenth of a single mile that MAX Light Rail is. And that price tag is far higher now that it was for the construction of the Orange line due to market manipulation causing sky high inflation and other costs to just ream you. If that 7.8 miles cost $7.9B then, it would likely cost around $15B now for a normal LRT line, and if it is the extension of the Yellow Line across the river into 'Couver, then we're talking at least $20B. For perspective, would it really be worse to pay a few hundred Billion for a actual proper rail line, and a Ultra Highspeed line at that? The answer is obviously a no.

[@tonyburzio4107]

Approved does NOT means "works". There are still a plethora of problems, from windows that shatter in motion, roof leaks, shorted out computers because of water from roof leaks, hydraulic leaking in the tilt system and premature rust in the inter-carriage connections. Aside from that, it's fine.

[@LucidStew]

Most of the other problems have already been addressed or will be as part of the regular process. The computer model was a major hang up.

[@commorevpenguin9602]

ooooooo 3D

[@LucidStew]

I've been using Google Earth Studio for some time for 3d terrain animations, but this will add tracks and a train as well!

[@gumbyshrimp2606]

It’s not February

[@LucidStew]

It's for February. Otherwise, since the video goes out the last Friday of the month, it would immediately be a month behind. I made this change last June. Where you been? :P

[@665hp]

@@LucidStewwouldn’t a “February” video be about events in February, not January?

[@gumbyshrimp2606]

@@LucidStew I disagree

[@LucidStew]

@@665hp No, a February video is a video about January that you watch in February. Magazines have been doing this for about 1000 years, its not like I invented the idea. On top of that, it is made clear at the top of the video this is the case. Also, I am unable to travel into the future, so it should be apparent that a video released at the end of January labelled February is not actually about news in February.