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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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The Obama Administration is urging states and local communities to put together plans for a network of 100 mile to 600 mile corridors, which will compete for the federal dollars. The merit-driven process will result in federal grants as soon as late summer 2009. Vision for High-Speed Rail in America.

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