The Untapped Potential of America's Rail Infrastructure
But brand-new bullet trains are not the only way to deliver faster passenger rail service. In regions with lots of older rail infrastructure, like the Northeast and Midwest, the existing tracks are full of untapped potential. A 'Momentum' framework lays out a suite of targeted improvements that could speed travel times on some routes by as much as 30%. Read more from Benjamin Schneider today on CityLab: The Secret Formula for Faster Trains
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