America's High-Speed Rail Dream: It's Not Just About New Lines

2025-04-15
America's High-Speed Rail Dream: It's Not Just About New Lines

High-speed rail development in the US has been slow, with new projects proving expensive and politically challenging. However, the article suggests that upgrading existing rail infrastructure offers an alternative path to faster passenger rail service, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, where abundant older rail lines remain underutilized.