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

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. Spain is also placing trains (the AVE Series 103 , from Siemens) with a maximum speed of 350 km/h in service on selected corridors. Chicago Hub Network( Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, St.

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