Comments on: New High-Speed Rail Plan for the US

By: Jay @ CareerNumbers

Jay @ CareerNumbers — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:45:01 +0000

Just now discovering this post, but I think another good question is: how will infrastructure affect active architects?

With high-speed rail being cheaper and easier than airline travel, even small firms will be better able to compete nationally. And instead of a 1 hour commute being only enough to get you to the next state, it might be enough to get you across several. Interesting implications for the talent market.

By: Phillipe Donato

Phillipe Donato — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:11:08 +0000

I just think the plan name should be changed to VISION for HIGH-SPEED RAIL in USA. AMERICA is a continent name , as far as I know ..

By: Lucas Gray

Lucas Gray — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:18:27 +0000

Any step in this direction is fantastic. Its remarkable how far behind the rest of the world we have fallen. The rail system in China is much more convenient and developed than ours – and much more affordable for passengers.

8 billion might not be enough to complete all or any of the proposed lines but its a great first step and hopefully will be supplemented by private investors and companies.

By: Opium

Opium — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:19:47 +0000

Well i guess this is more of an all american topic but obama makes me angry because the way he lies with such conviction.The truth is that the high speed train line beetwen madrid and seville was so expensive and has so little use that the company who runs it predicts that it will never…not in a hundred years…never will be rentable and give profit. Obama is just spending and spending money he doesn’t have…is like those guys who make false money with home printer…only his is much bigger and the money. XXI century expression “It’s not worth a dollar”..

By: Massimiliano

Massimiliano — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:15:26 +0000

And Phoenix, AZ gets shafted.

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US High Speed rail plan « Railways of the World — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:29:14 +0000

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By: davvid

davvid — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:56:44 +0000

This plan is very good news for rust belt cities struggling to redevelop themselves.

By: Americo

Americo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:19:17 +0000

America is not the whole continent?
North America, Central America & South America..

By: One

One — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:33:29 +0000

A great plan. The plan should include next steps that will se West coast connected with the east, mid to midwest, to florida. Why not USA neshed by the hghspeed line net works?

By: kenny

kenny — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:58:15 +0000

Is this plan Obama’s New Deal?

Shinkansen(Japanese bullet train)will link New York City and Washington DC in 1hr30min.