Trains are a great way to travel
Trains bring people together, build strong communities, and repair our social fabric.
For way too long, governments have focused on moving cars rather than people. But, the tide is turning.
You can help help seize this opportunity and push policymakers to deliver real change.
A smarter path forward
Faster travel, cleaner air, and vibrant communities connected by world-class trains.
A Great Way to Travel
Choose what to do with your time—work, eat, socialize, takie a nap, or just enjoy the view.
Prosperous Communities
Trains support healthy, walkable, and thriving city centers.
Carbon Reduction
Reducing gridlock and pollution while linking more communities to the national economy.
What is High-Speed Rail?
A smarter way to connect cities, regions, and people
Core components
✓ 125–250 mph
✓ Powered by overhead electric wires
✓ Dedicated tracks with no highway crossings
Backbone of a travel transformation
> Integrated Network Approach
Linking trains, buses, and planes for seamless travel.
> A National Program
Like the Interstate Highway System—cohesive and federally coordinated.
> Regional Rail
Upgrading existing lines to serve both cities and towns throughout the day.
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Get Connected, Get Involved
High speed rail benefits everyone — and it will take us all working together. Here’s how.
Sign Our Petition
Tell Congress to keep building towards a national rail program.
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Enroll in our free 7-week educational course to gain in-depth knowledge about high-speed rail. Receive weekly lessons and resources directly in your inbox!
Join Our Community
Together, we can unite our nation through high-speed rail and build a better future. Join us in making this vision a reality.
Transform Your Region
High speed rail can connect the country, one region after another. See what proposals and projects are happening near you and what you can do to help.
Two High-Speed Rail Projects are Underway
California High-Speed Rail
Brightline West
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“I want to see high-speed rail in America.
If you go to Europe, they have HSR everywhere and it works.”
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