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   Does the United States have high-speed rail?

   • 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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   How fast do high-speed trains go?

   • 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. The old rail infrastructure highlights difficulties the Biden administration faces in bringing high-speed passenger rail service to the United States.

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

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   Are high-speed trains worth it?

   • High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years. It’s not just in reducing journey times, but more importantly, it’s in driving economic growth, creating jobs and bringing communities closer together. China, Japan and Europe lead the way. So why doesn’t the United States have a high-speed rail network like those?

   High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America

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   Does America have an industrial base to build high-speed rail?

   • In July, the GOP-led House Appropriations Committee passed a fiscal 2024 spending bill that would prohibit the Transportation Department from funding the California project and cut Amtrak’s funding by $1.5 billion. provisions, but rail experts say the U.S. does not have an industrial base that can build all high-speed rail parts.

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

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   Does New York have high-speed rail?

   • New York has been actively discussing high-speed rail service since the 1990s, but thus far little progress has been made. Amtrak Acela service between Washington, D.C., and Boston is available to New York City, but other cities remain isolated from high-speed rail service.

   High-speed rail in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Are 'high-speed' trains coming to the northeast?

   • Projects that would bring “high-speed” trains to connect metropolitan areas across the country are starting to break ground, and Amtrak is beginning to test faster trains in the Northeast.

   Why Doesn’t the US Have ‘High-Speed’ Rail Yet?

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

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   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 miles (80.3 km) of track along the Northeast Corridor. [2]

3. time.com › 6340931Why America Still Doesn't Have High-Speed Trains | TIME

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   Dec 11, 2023 · This history teaches us that the country’s high-speed ambitions have long surpassed its willingness to pay for better railroads. Over a century ago, U.S. locomotives paced the world.

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

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Builders have officially broken ground on a new $12 billion train that could zoom travelers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles in just under two hours by the end of the decade.

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6. www.cnn.com › travel › articleHigh speed trains are racing across the world. But not in ...

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   Apr 19, 2023 · The United States does not have a high-speed rail network like those built in China, Japan and Europe. But could decades of hoping finally turn into building one?

7. news.northeastern.edu › 2024/01/19 › us-high-speed-railWhy Doesn’t the US Have ‘High-Speed’ Rail Yet?

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Why the US doesn’t yet have ‘high-speed’ rail — and why that could soon change. Recent investments in rail infrastructure has some asking: Are we witnessing the arrival of high-speed rail, heralding a long-awaited shift away from vehicle emissions toward eco-friendly mass transit?

8. 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 · 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...

9. www.whitehouse.gov › briefing-room › statementsFACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Billions to Deliver ...

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   Dec 8, 2023 · Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country, including the first world-class high-speed rail...