Highlights the economic and transportation benefits of high-speed rail in Japan and Europe, including creating jobs, saving energy, protecting the environment, and encouraging sustainable land use and development. Details lessons for the United States.
Title: A Track Record of Success: High-Speed Rail Around the World and Its Promise for America
Publication date 2010-11-10
Publication year 2010
Authors
Erin Steva
, Jordan Schneider
, Phineas Baxandall
, Tony Dutzik
Copyright holder(s)
U. S. PIRG Education Fund
Geographical focus
North America / United States
Keywords
rail
, speed
, speed rail lines
, highspeed
, high
Document type
Report/Whitepaper
Language
English
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