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April 18th, 2009, 11:37 AM
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The White House - Blog Post - A Vision for High Speed Rail
Being that other countries have this (its easier since they are smaller) but I think this would be very cool! I do a lot of driving up to DC to see family and friends every other weekend and would love to be able to take this instead of driving myself. I support this 100% espically in the NOVA area, traffic is HORRIBLE up there along with cost of housing. I know people who drive from PA to DC to get to work!!!
What are others thoughts?
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April 18th, 2009, 11:41 AM
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That would be very cool.
But given that the government will be running it, it's budget will be bloated and fares will continue to rise in order to pay the increasing salaries of the board of directors.
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April 18th, 2009, 11:44 AM
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That is the one thing im curious about is how much a tickets would be.
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April 18th, 2009, 03:00 PM
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April 18th, 2009, 05:07 PM
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I think it is a great idea if they actually build it instead of just throwing money at it.
Of course I would be in favor of the PA Corridor that connects Philly to Pittsburgh (with future extensions from Philly to DC and NY, etc, and from Pittsburgh to the west...)
I can dream, can't I?
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April 18th, 2009, 05:14 PM
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DC to NYC is a very busy corridor, it would probably do very well
lots of people that are afraid to fly that still drive or take the slow train would go for it.
not to mention being able to take a day trip up to NYC and the travelling is .. what an hour?
absolutely.
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April 18th, 2009, 07:26 PM
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I like the idea...it would be a nice alternative to air travel. I just hope another government agency won't be created to operate the system (if it ever happens).
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April 20th, 2009, 12:43 AM
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I highly support this initiative. We have one of our own in slowly in development California! 
los angeles to san francisco baby! California High-Speed Rail
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April 20th, 2009, 02:10 AM
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I'm assuming the plan involves building new train tracks. I can't see how you can put 100+ MPH trains on the same tracks that 40 MPH freight trains are on.
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April 20th, 2009, 07:22 AM
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I would assume so, espically if we go with a magnetic rail system.
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