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Public Transportation and Smart Growth

marmar

(79,797 posts) Tue Apr 7, 2026, 09:29 PM Tuesday

60 Minutes: The state of high-speed rail in the U.S.

Apr 5, 2026

High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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60 Minutes: The state of high-speed rail in the U.S. (Original Post) marmar Tuesday OP

Brightline has it right. Go along the freeways. Wonder Why Wednesday #1

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1. Brightline has it right. Go along the freeways.

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Wed Apr 8, 2026, 10:02 AM

Wednesday

Atlanta to Charlotte along 85

Charlotte to Raleigh 85 and 40

Raleigh to D.C. along 85 and 95.

Hits most of the big cities.

Provide fast commuter service to downtown if no freeway or good way to go direct.

Other city pairs the same.

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