High speed rail

Amtrak testing 165mph trains

Highspeed trains will be tested overnight on the Northeast corridor

Associated Press Monday, Sep 24, 2012 8:28 PM UTC
News Travel, High speed rail, Amtrak

New research shows fast trains boost GDP growth. But GOP victories in November will derail current progress

Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Sep 29, 2010 4:06 PM UTC 74
Politics 2010 Elections

The gridlock is insane, but so is Chinese investment in high-speed rail, subways and super-cool "straddle buses"

Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 7:06 PM UTC 17
Politics China, How the World Works

Scrambling for reasons to feel proud about American backwardness -- while China roars ahead

Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 12:02 AM UTC 72
Politics China, How the World Works

The stimulus package includes $8 billion for high speed rail, thanks in part to the Senator from Nevada, Harry Reid

Andrew Leonard Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 8:40 PM UTC 42
Politics Globalization

Despite its impressive new Boston-Washington bullet train, the national rail service faces daunting problems.

David M. Fine Thursday, Mar 11, 1999 8:00 PM UTC
News High speed rail