On: Map Shows Where 220mph Trains Would Go in the U.S.

[newbie12]

That's only partially true-- Amtrak owns the Northeast corridor. Amtrak's only innovation in forty years (!) on the NEC is Acela, a "high speed" offering that is marginally faster than regular service (shorter times mainly because Acela makes fewer stops) and is more expensive than private air shuttle travel along the same routes.

[jarcoal → newbie12]

Ah yes, I've heard of that train. It doesn't go any faster than 100mph does it?

[jlgreco → jarcoal]

Acela goes up to 150mph. Even the Pittsburgh-Philly Keystone Line breaks 100mph.

[jarcoal → jlgreco]

That's not too shabby at all.