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1. www.forbes.com › sites › michaelgoldsteinIs US Passenger Rail A Thing Of The Past—Or The Future?

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   Dec 6, 2019 · Building a high-speed cross-continental rail system across the US may be a fantasy, because of the costs and ridership issues. Amtrak’s long-haul trains currently lose the most money .

2. www.npr.org › 2023/09/05 › 1197578395Why high-speed rail has been a tough sell in the United States

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   Sep 5, 2023 · ANDY KUNZ: So high-speed rail offers a whole new option for getting around the country quick and easy. Right now, all of our transportation modes are really at capacity and are getting worse. And ...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rail_transportation_in_theRail transportation in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Map. Rail transportation in the United States consists primarily of freight shipments along a well integrated network of standard gauge private freight railroads that also extend into Canada and Mexico. The United States has the largest rail transport network of any country in the world, about 160,000 miles (260,000 km).

4. www.popsci.com › technology › high-speed-trainsWhat's holding back high-speed rail in the US? - Popular Science

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   Oct 5, 2022 · To be fair, Amtrak did announce that its new top speed for its Acela train on northeast routes, or Northeast Corridor (NEC), is 150 mph on a 16-mile track segment in New Jersey—still shy of ...

5. www.forbes.com › sites › gabrielleighIs High-Speed Rail In The US Finally Becoming A Reality? - Forbes

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   We can only hope this becomes a reality soon. It’s about time high-speed rail began proliferating in the US corridors that could really use it. After the apparent failure of the ambitious ...

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7. www.cfr.org › backgrounder › how-us-rail-system-worksHow the U.S. Rail System Works | Council on Foreign Relations

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   Apr 3, 2023 · In 2020, U.S. commercial rail moved over a quarter of all freight transported in the United States, including for critical U.S. industries such as energy, chemicals, and agricultural products.

8. www.globalrailwayreview.com › article › 6985810 Reasons America Needs High-Speed Rail - Global Railway Review

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   Jun 13, 2018 · Road widening projects – justified by claims they relieve congestion – have only made congestion worse across America. High-speed rail is transformative and can reverse this situation – delivering 200mph transportation for every train, every day – without delays or congestion, ever. 2. High-speed rail is an alternative to flying.

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   Should high-speed rail be brought to America?

   • High-speed rail is a miracle technology that could solve many serious problems simultaneously in America. USHSR has launched 'Top 10 Reasons to Bring High-Speed Rail to America' to address the transportation issue head on. One of the reasons is that it relieves congestion. High-speed rail is truly a solution that should be considered.

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   Does the US have a high-speed rail system?

   • Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images U.S. rail infrastructure is divided between privately owned freight and state-owned passenger rail. Freight rail is an integral part of U.S. supply chains, but the country’s passenger service falls far behind that of other advanced economies. Proposals to expand high-speed rail have faltered.

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   Why do we need high-speed rail?

   • Experts say the reasons are cultural, economic, and regulatory. High-speed rail requires a significant upfront investment, and the United States already has a robust highway system and a culture of commuting by car.

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   Is high-speed rail the most inefficient transportation in the world?

   • Contrary to the notion that high-speed rail is the most inefficient transportation, the American transportation system is mostly made up of gas-guzzling, single-occupant SUVs, which contribute significantly to inefficiency. High-speed rail, on the other hand, can be zero carbon transportation. 7. Rail opens up the market for more affordable housing.

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   Is high-speed rail the future of Transportation?

   • High-speed rail has been solving problems and providing great mobility and access to billions of people all around the world. Now, it's America’s turn to modernize its transportation system for the 21st century with high-speed rail. Andy Kunz, President and CEO of the US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR), sets their vision and direction.

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   Why is rail travel in the US considered bad?

   • Rail travel in the US is considered bad due to its slowness and under-investment. To be fair, there are actually rail connections between many American cities and there are epic and beautiful rail journeys to be made across great swathes of the country. However, the problem lies in the trains themselves.

   Is High-Speed Rail In The US Finally Becoming A Reality? - Forbes

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