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Via Rail’s high-speed promise: 40 years late and counting

Canada has been talking about high-speed rail since the 1980s, yet travelers between Toronto and Montreal still crawl along at speeds that would embarrass most European commuter trains. While ...
NPR

With federal money in doubt, California's high-speed train seeks a new path forward

HANFORD, Calif. — Hundreds of miles from Los Angeles and San Francisco, the first leg of California's high-speed rail line is rising above the almond trees and grape vines of the Central Valley. This ...
CNN

High-speed rail has come to America. Or has it?

America’s fastest train has arrived. ‘NextGen Acela’ made its public debut on August 27, delivering modern design, more seats and an enhanced passenger experience. Hailed as a leap forward for ...
The New York Times

A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country

Can America still build big things? A long ride through California’s Central Valley tells a gloomy story. Can America still build big things? A long ride through California’s Central Valley tells a ...
The Fresno Bee

More money, less red tape. Here’s CA high-speed rail’s wish list for success

The High-Speed Rail Authority CEO has made changes to the agency in the past year. Project needs faster permitting, eminent domain rulings and strong state funding. Central Valley line set for 2032, ...