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🚄 “The Future of High-Speed Rail is Now." ~Amtrak's Andy Byford    Our latest video on high-speed rail features Amtrak President Roger Harris and Senior Vice President of High-Speed Rail Andy Byford discussing the future of high-speed rail at Amtrak.     We explore what it will take to expand high-speed rail to other corridors across the United States and answer the biggest questions:  Why is it so hard to get high-speed rail across the U.S.? And where do we see HSR next?     Did you watch the video? Let us know in the comments which two cities Roger and Andy discussed as Amtrak’s primary focus for future high-speed rail. And let us know on a scale of 1-10 how excited you are for high-speed rail in America.  #Amtrak #hsr #sustainability #train

The state of the rail industry demands action! This piece on Rail Magazine highlights the absence of plans and the uncertainty it creates. We need bold leadership and a clear vision to move forward in a rapidly changing world. Are we ready to embrace the challenge and build a better future for rail transportation? #RailDisruptors #TransportationLeadership #InnovativeThinking https://bit.ly/3HllUbG

Rail Renaissance: High-speed rail surges with public support! A global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail unveils a strong preference in the U.S. for high-speed rail over short-haul flights where options exist, signaling a promising shift toward sustainable transportation. https://gag.gl/LyQEA7

What’s next for high-speed rail in America? Amtrak's latest video explores what the railroad is doing next, what characteristics are needed for a successful high-speed rail route, and what the future expansion of high-speed rail will look like for Amtrak: https://lnkd.in/e4eJzcXf

What’s next for high-speed rail in America? Amtrak's latest video explores what the railroad is doing next, what characteristics are needed for a successful high-speed rail route, and what the future expansion of high-speed rail will look like for Amtrak: https://lnkd.in/ey-NABTR

$8.2 Billion Boost for U.S. Passenger Rail!   Exciting developments are on the horizon as President Biden's Investing in America Agenda gears up to inject a whopping $8.2 billion into 10 major passenger rail projects! This marks the largest investment since Amtrak's inception 50 years ago, propelling the nation into a new era of high-speed connectivity. Key Highlights: World-Class Infrastructure: Imagine a high-speed rail system between California and Nevada, serving over 11 million passengers annually! Job Creation: Tens of thousands of good-paying, union jobs will emerge, unlocking economic opportunities nationwide. Sustainability: Climate-friendly travel options will reduce emissions, making rail travel an eco-friendly alternative. Vision for the Future: The Biden-Harris Administration is not stopping there! Plans include a pipeline of rail projects, from dormant corridors like Scranton to New York to high-speed rail in Cascadia. The rail renaissance is on the horizon, and we're all aboard for this transformative journey! What are your thoughts on this monumental investment shaping the future of American rail travel? #rail #americanrail #railnews

Coalition for the Northeast Corridor is thrilled with the announcement of $8.2 billion for ten passenger rail projects across the country through FRA's Federal State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program. Investments in reliable, expanded train service across the country are crucial in advancing the interconnectivity of U.S. passenger travel by rail. The investments include expansions to the Pennsylvania Keystone Corridor and improving the connections between the Southeast and Northeast corridor. These rail improvements including high-speed investments will help to augment the U.S. passenger rail system as a whole and are a win for rail passengers both in the Northeast and across the U.S.

It is hard to understate what this means for the country. Expected impact: decarbonizing travel, changing the image of rail travel, changing travel experience, boosting employment, setting an important precedent, accelerating pace of rail technology development, and more overhead catenary in California (and Nevada) for freight operators to look at and ponder. #transformtheeveryday #decarbonisation #highspeedrail

A good edition of Rail Technology Magazine this, even if I do say so myself A full review of TCR South, and some excellent contributors, discussing biodiversity, safety, innovation within the sector and a bit more (Yes, HS2 does get a couple of mentions) so yeah, proud of it :)