From Midwest High Speed Rail Association; October 26, 2017
Earlier this month California released a draft of its 2018 State Rail Plan. It’s one piece of a broader vision that sets out what the state’s transportation system will look like in 2040.
With the understanding that fast trains will be part of everyday life, the plan calls for prioritizing public investment in the state’s rail system. Fast, frequent passenger trains will zoom past congested highways. Trains will travel quickly on the new high-speed line through the state’s central valley, then connect seamlessly to upgraded existing tracks to reach destinations around Los Angeles and San Francisco, or offer easy connections to local trains and buses.
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