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U.S. high-speed rail investments
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About This Trend
Significant investments in high-speed rail are reshaping transportation in the U.S. The $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill allocated a historic$170 billionfor the enhancement of railroads. Oneprojectunder development is the new Amtrak Acela high(er)-speed trains, which will begin operations in 2024 and connect Boston, New York, and Washington. However, a critical challenge to high-speed rail implementation across the U.S. remainsoutdated infrastructurethat can't support high-speed service.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Timeframe: Prepare
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