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Feds grant $6 billion for high-speed rail projects (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Public support for the projects has overcome some concerns about costs, as the U.S. plays catchup with other parts of the world that have built extensive high-speed networks.

The Department of Transportation announced more than $6 billion in grant funding for high-speed rail projects this week. The money comes amid ongoing support for a technology that has also encountered concerns about its costs.

Brightline West, an affiliate of Florida’s Brightline intercity rail service, was awarded $3 billion in federal funds for its proposed line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, which would zoom passengers between the cities in two hours.

The California High-Speed-Rail Authority was awarded $3.1 billion to continue work on its system, which will ultimately connect Los Angeles and San Francisco in less than three hours.

Definitions of high-speed rail vary, but it typically refers to passenger trains that travel at least 125 mph and can reach more than 220 mph.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

125mph is Mid Speed Rail (MSR)

HSR definitions range but are usually 220+ mph.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

High Speed Rail in the US (particularly a line between LA and Las Vegas) has been just ten years away over the last several decades of my life. Maybe it will actually happen this time. But, I wouldn't hold my breath. Something will come along to delay it again.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

I can't wait for granite construction to abscond with all the money!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

That’s not enough

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I look forward to seeing ground break in 45 years.