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The Bos-Wash corridor is a perfect example of where HSR makes good sense: the cities are close enough together that flying isn't always practical, besides which both the aviation and highway infrastructure are stretched to the limits of conceivable capacity and a third option is actually a necessity rather than a luxury. My issue is with the idea some have that everyone everywhere needs to be connected to each other by HSR when our existing transportation infrastructure is already perfectly adequate for the job. In other words, HSR makes sense as an intra-regional transportation option in some cases, but not so much as an inter-regional transportation option.
Not to mention during a ride on the NE corrider i actually had an hour of productive work each way
I think the reason why the South needs it more than the North is due to the fact that the North already has something similiar to a high speed rail ready. I could be wrong and right now I can't remember the name of it.
Any news on the high speed rail developments?
Yeah, the Northeast Corridor has something that's a start, but it's not true high speed rail. The NEC is on the award list so hopefully that means lots of improvements to the Acela service to make it a real high speed rail service.
I think the reason why the South needs it more than the North is due to the fact that the North already has something similiar to a high speed rail ready. I could be wrong and right now I can't remember the name of it.
Any news on the high speed rail developments?
Florida's High speed rail is getting started, thanks to the stimulus bill. There will be a stop in Tampa, Lakeland, Disney, Orlando and Orlando's Airport. They plan on extending it to Miami after that, but that could take some time.
HSR can only work if there are major centers of population within close proximity. I'd like to see a Chicago hub to Milwaukee, Detroit, Indy, etc.
California between SF, LA and SD would be a decent choice too.
I'd actually consider the Texas Triangle (D/FW, Houston, SA/Austin), but there are three major airlines that are headquartered in that state that would fight like hell to keep that from happening.
A Houston-Baton Rouge-New Orleans-Pensacola HSR connection would be great too. I-10 can get a bit awful at times, and there is a huge NO-Houston connection in terms of relocation (way before Katrina), leisure and business.
It's HUGE and "BREAKING NEWS" in OHIO ... the long anticipated "3-C LINK" high speed commuter rail line linking the major cities of Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnatti is now moving forward. The state of Ohio just received $400 MILLION in federal stimulus funds to allow this long talked about rail line to become a reality. This is FANTASTIC news for the entire state ... and these 3 major cities. It will undoubtedly spur further growth ... a true benefit for Ohians!
Bad news for Georgia, they are only receiving $750,000 due to lack of interest from politicians. While NC and Florida have received huge funding to build their corridors, Georgia will have a huge gap, and Atlanta could be one of the only cities without a link to HSR.
Bad news for Georgia, they are only receiving $750,000 due to lack of interest from politicians. While NC and Florida have received huge funding to build their corridors, Georgia will have a huge gap, and Atlanta could be one of the only cities without a link to HSR.
Georgia better get its act together or it will find its most important city crippled by lack of support on the state level and polititans who's thinking reflects that of the 1950's. I know Atlantans are starting to get frustrated too. I have a few friends myself who are about ready to pack up and call it quits on this state.
It's HUGE and "BREAKING NEWS" in OHIO ... the long anticipated "3-C LINK" high speed commuter rail line linking the major cities of Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnatti is now moving forward. The state of Ohio just received $400 MILLION in federal stimulus funds to allow this long talked about rail line to become a reality. This is FANTASTIC news for the entire state ... and these 3 major cities. It will undoubtedly spur further growth ... a true benefit for Ohians!
That's great news.
I'm really looking forward to Florida's, California's, Ohio's, & improvements to the Acela.
Heres some clips form the NEC in 130 mph @ Princeton JCT Station , Amtrak uses inner trax and NJT uses the outer trax , unless its a Emergency then it doesn't matter, NJT always uses the inner trax for Express Trains & Equipment moves.
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