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Will the U.S. Ever Get High-Speed Rail Anywhere?
California is on its way, and the Midwest, the Northeast Corridor, and Texas all have plans of their own.
The discussion of high-speed rail in the United States has been so focused on the California bullet train that some people may be surprised to learn it's not the only proposal in the mix. Less advanced but no less ambitious plans exist for fast trains in the Midwest, Texas, and the Northeast Corridor.
With work on the California line finally underway, it seems fitting to check in on the three other projects.