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America’s transportation system is stuck in the past – but high-speed rail offers a path forwards.

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There’s a Better Way to Travel

Endless traffic. Polluted air. Is this the best we can do?

High-speed rail is a smarter, cleaner, faster alternative—and we’re organizing to bring it to your region.

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High-speed rail offers 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?

High-speed rail combines speed, efficiency, and sustainability to revolutionize how we connect.

A National Program

Imagine a country where you can travel city to city without traffic, stress, or emissions. That future starts with a national strategy for high-speed and regional rail.

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Regional Rail

Regional rail connects people where they live and work, bridging the gap between local transit and high-speed service.

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Integrated Network Approach

Use what we have. Build what we need. This approach connects new high-speed lines with existing rail to create a faster, more connected network—step by step.

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High speed rail benefits everyone — and it will take us all working together. Here’s how.

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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.

Integrated Fast Freight and Passenger Rail Network Vision

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.

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Two High-Speed Rail Projects are Underway

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California High-Speed Rail

California is constructing a new high-speed line that will connect the San Francisco, the Silicon Valley and Los Angeles in three hours or less.

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Brightline West

Brightline West is set to break ground on a new high-speed line linking Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Basin.  Targeted for 2028, they will be the first American trains to exceed 186mph.

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How High-Speed Rail Will Reduce Carbon Emissions

How High-Speed Rail Will Reduce Carbon Emissions

How High-Speed Rail Will Reduce Carbon Emissions Getting serious about climate change means getting serious about building great trains. Join Us The best way to cut carbon emissions while expanding our freedom to move Take a look at the numbers below from...

Ask Sec. Duffy to Expedite Superliner Replacement

Ask Sec. Duffy to Expedite Superliner Replacement

Help Expedite the Long-Distance Fleet Order Despite Congress appropriating substantial funding to replace Amtrak’s aging long-distance fleet, no order has yet been placed. This delay, paired with worsening equipment shortages and the retirement of damaged or outdated...