Cleaner than flying. Faster than driving. A proven technology that connects economies, creates jobs, and gives Americans real transportation choices. Dozens of countries already have it. We can too.
Every objection to high-speed rail has an answer. We've researched them all.
HSR doesn't cross continents—it connects nearby cities. The US has more city pairs in the ideal 100-400 mile range than almost any country.
Read the facts →We subsidize highways and airports by hundreds of billions. HSR costs are comparable—and it pays for itself through economic growth.
Read the facts →Short-haul flights are the least efficient. HSR frees up airport capacity for long-haul routes while serving regional trips better.
Read the facts →Everywhere HSR is built, it exceeds ridership projections. The Acela is Amtrak's most profitable route. Demand exists—supply doesn't.
Read the facts →We've organized everything you need to understand the case for high-speed rail.
Why high-speed rail matters for climate, the economy, equity, and your time. The affirmative argument.
Honest assessments of current US projects—what's working, what's not, and what's next.
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