Amtrak train how fast

A cross much of the U. Slow service, delays, and poor access often make alternatives like flying or driving more attractive. Could that be enough money to get the country the high-speed rail network it deserves?

Likely not. But Amtrak CEO William Flynn, who took charge of the semi-public, for-profit rail operator last spring, has big plans regardless. In a recent interview with TIME, Flynn said his first priority is expanding passenger service to new cities, while also assessing and repairing existing infrastructure—primarily along the vital Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D.

The rest would be used to expand intercity passenger rail service and repair infrastructure outside of the Northeast Corridor. What about high-speed rail?

The U. Myriad ultrafast projects have been proposed over the years. Redmond, Wash. Texas Central Railway, a private railway company, is in talks to build a high-speed line connecting Dallas and Houston. But none of these projects are remotely near complete, and any one of them could be derailed along the way. Amtrak is planning some minor speed upgrades.

Amtrak says Acela trains generally operate at miles per hour across most of the Northeast Corridor, though its timetables suggest average speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. By contrast, true high-speed rail systems in countries like Japan and France can reach up to miles per hour for long stretches of rail.

Still, Amtrak riders may be able to expect smaller improvements in the near future, like more frequent trains and service in new cities, including Chattanooga, Tenn. That may be a sensible short-term strategy. But the plan may not attract riders. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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