High-Speed Rail: A Growing Mode of Transportation

• High-speed rail is a relatively new form of transportation with speeds ranging from 160 to 310 mph, with potential for even faster speeds.
• The United States has been exploring high-speed rail since 1969, but its development has been uneven.
• The Acela train is currently the fastest in North America, with speeds exceeding 150 mph. New models will reach 160 mph by the end of 2024.
• Acela currently connects Boston and Washington, D.C.
• Amtrak aims to expand the U.S. high-speed rail network with 39 new routes in over 25 states within the next 15 years.

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