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04/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2024 13:19

Exploring Amtrak’s High-Speed Rail and What’s Next

In the year 2000, Amtrak introduced Acela, the first high-speed rail service in the Western Hemisphere. Since then, we've served over 65 million passengers. But what's next for high-speed rail in America? Dive into our latest video as we answer the pressing questions surrounding the future of this transformative mode of transportation.

In this video, we explore:

  • What is Amtrak doing next with high-speed rail?
  • What characteristics do you need for a successful high-speed rail route?
  • What will the future expansion of high-speed rail look like for Amtrak?

Discover an overview of the technological, regulatory, and economic challenges and opportunities in expanding high-speed rail. Gain insights from Amtrak leaders and join us as we envision the roadmap for America's high-speed rail future.