US Still Waiting for High-Speed Rail Revolution

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* Rail’s Potential: Urban adn high-speed rail are seen as having “major promise” for reducing global transport emissions (according to the International Energy Agency – IEA).
* Rail’s Resilience: Despite the rise of cars and airplanes,rail transport has continued to develop and remain successful.
* underappreciated Role: Dr. Fatih birol (IEA executive director) believes rail is “often neglected” in discussions about the future of transportation, particularly in North America.
* Electrification Advantage: Approximately 75% of rail passenger travel worldwide is already electric, positioning rail to benefit from the increasing use of renewable energy sources.