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1. www.scientificamerican.com › article › why-highWhy High-Speed Bullet Trains Won’t Work in the U.S. Right Now

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   Sep 5, 2023 · E&E News identified four obstacles that complicate Biden’s efforts to bring to the U.S. a high-speed rail system that can reduce driving and flying — the two most polluting and common ...

   • Author: Minho Kim

2. www.forbes.com › sites › alanohnsmanThe U.S. Is Preparing To Put Billions Into High-Speed Rail

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   May 26, 2023 · S ix decades after Japan debuted its shinkansen bullet trains, high-speed rail connects major cities in Europe, South Korea, Taiwan and especially China, which has a sprawling 26,000-mile...

   • Author: Alan Ohnsman

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › High-speed_rail_in_theHigh-speed rail in the United States - Wikipedia

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   [1] Under the most common international definition of high-speed rail (speeds above 155 mph (250 km/h) on newly built lines and speeds above 124 mph (200 km/h) on upgraded lines), Amtrak 's Acela is the United States' only true high-speed rail service, reaching 150 mph (240 km/h) over 49.9 mi (80.3 km) of track along the Northeast Corridor. [2] .

5. www.forbes.com › sites › katharinabuchholzThe State Of High-Speed Rail Projects In The U.S. [Infographic]

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   Apr 29, 2024 · The upgrade to the Acela—the fastest class of trains currently operating in the U.S. and the Americas—will finally give the country true high-speed rail under international standards by...

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6. www.npr.org › 2024/04/23 › 1246546154Construction has begun on the first American high speed rail ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Construction has begun on the first ever American high-speed rail. It'll run between Las Vegas and Southern California, reaching a top speed of 200 miles per hour. The company behind the...

7. www.popsci.com › technology › high-speed-railUS finally breaks ground on its first-ever high-speed rail

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   Apr 23, 2024 · The new train, which is considered the first “high-speed” rail in the United States, could cut down commute time for travelers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that would otherwise be...

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   Are bullet trains coming to America?

   • Bullet Trains Are Coming to America. Too Bad Our Old Rail Lines Can’t Handle Them. Only a measly 375 miles of U.S. track are equipped for 100+ mph speeds. U.S. rail tracks are typically too old to handle the speed of new train technology. The issues with the rail run from overly sharp curves to old bridges.

   Bullet Trains in USA: Why High-Speed Rail System Won't Work Yet

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   Why High-Speed Bullet Trains Won’t Work in the U.S. Right Now

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   • U.S. rail tracks are typically too old to handle the speed of new train technology. The issues with the rail run from overly sharp curves to old bridges. It turns out spending millions—or in some cases, billions—of dollars on upgrading our trains to attain bullet train status in the United States isn’t all we need to do.

   Bullet Trains in USA: Why High-Speed Rail System Won't Work Yet

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   • The U.S. does not have high-speed rail under definitions set by the International Union of Railways, a professional association representing the rail industry. The group defines high-speed rail as trains that travel faster than 155 mph on special tracks.

   Why High-Speed Bullet Trains Won’t Work in the U.S. Right Now

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   • The bullet cars will be forced to run slower than 110 mph in most segments. Many European and Asian countries operate high-speed trains around 200 mph on special tracks designed for faster speeds and closed to slower rail cars.

   Why High-Speed Bullet Trains Won’t Work in the U.S. Right Now

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   How fast can a bullet train go on the Northeast Corridor?

   • “The fact that that stuff will tilt doesn't make any difference,” Thompson said. Currently, only 32 miles of tracks on the Northeast Corridor can handle speeds up to 160 mph. Amtrak plans to make an additional 100 miles of tracks capable of handling bullet trains in the next 12 years.

   Why High-Speed Bullet Trains Won’t Work in the U.S. Right Now

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9. www.popularmechanics.com › technologyBullet Trains in USA: Why High-Speed Rail System Won't Work Yet

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   Sep 7, 2023 · Infrastructure & Transportation. Bullet Trains Are Coming to America. Too Bad Our Old Rail Lines Can’t Handle Them. Only a measly 375 miles of U.S. track are equipped for 100+ mph speeds. Save ...