About Us

The High Speed Rail Alliance is bringing the game-changing power of fast, frequent and reliable trains to you by building a broad, diverse base of supporters like you. We believe that we’re near a paradigm shift in transportation policy. With your help, we’ll tip the scales toward high-speed trains.

By putting 80% of Americans and Canadians within 25 miles of the freedom provided trains, we’ll bring friends and families closer together, connect small businesses with new customers and talent, revitalize our towns and communities, and slash our carbon footprint.

Since 1993, we’ve educated people, businesses, and lawmakers about the need for fast, frequent, and reliable trains; and we’ve worked with local governments, federal officials, the railroad industry, and fellow advocacy groups to build the political will and public support for a high-speed rail network that links our communities.

We recently changed our name from the Midwest High Speed Rail Association.  Click here to learn why.

Alphawood Foundation

Darling Family Foundation

North American Railway Foundation

Sally Mead Hands Foundation

The support of our individual donors funds our outreach and organizing. Become a member today to make sure the argument for high speed rail is heard loud and clear, from Washington, D.C. to your state capitol.

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