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Watch: Exploring Amtrak’s High-Speed Rail and What’s Next
Written by Amtrak Corporate Communications
“Train Daddy” (as he was nicknamed in New York City) Andy Byford is among the most recognizable figures in global passenger rail and now Senior Vice President for High-Speed Rail at Amtrak. (Screen Shot of Amtrak Video)
Amtrak in 2000 introduced Acela, the first high-speed rail service in the Western Hemisphere. Since then, we’ve served more than 65 million passengers. But what’s next for high-speed rail in America? Dive into our latest video as we answer the pressing questions surrounding the future of this transformative mode of transportation.
In this video, we explore:
- What is Amtrak doing next with high-speed rail?
- What characteristics do you need for a successful high-speed rail route?
- What will the future expansion of high-speed rail look like for Amtrak?
Discover an overview of the technological, regulatory, and economic challenges and opportunities in expanding high-speed rail. Gain insights from Amtrak leaders and join us as we envision the roadmap for America’s high-speed rail future.
