BaKte Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Efficient high-speed rail networks are already staple of many European and Asian countries. President Obama outlined an ambitious plan today to bring the United States up to speed--literally. It won't be cheap. Obama wants to use $8 billion from his stimulus package for the project, followed by $1 billion per year for five years from the federal budget. But the project is vast, with ten potential high-speed rail corridors in the works: California, Pacific Northwest, South Central, Gulf Coast, Chicago Hub Network, Florida, Southeast, Keystone, Empire and Northern New England. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor from Washington to Boston, the only U.S. high-speed rail network already in existence, will have the chance to compete for funds. Obama envisions two types of rail service: express and regional. Express lines will travel 150 mph between major population centers that are 200-600 miles apart, while regional lines will move at 110-150 mph between population centers that are 100-500 miles apart. As you might imagine, companies are already jumping in to lend a helping hand with the rail network. IBM released a new study in conjunction with Obama's announcement entitled "The Smarter Railroad." In the study, IBM highlights its experience with smart transportation initiatives around the world. Hint, hint, U.S. government. If Obama pulls off his plan, expect thousands of new jobs, minimized highway congestion, and an annual reduction of 6 billion pounds of CO2. And of course, lots of railroad-happy tourists. FUCK YEAH! we're gonna have some fun. http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/coming-soon-americas-high-speed-rail-network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whats good!? Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Gotta see it to believe it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 mul already painted it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 don't believe the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggums Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 ^ yeah no joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom8811 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 i`m already dodging amtracks this makes things more dangerous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustofills Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Great something else to have to run from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwestfreights Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Wak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droolo Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Now we're talkin', more high speed lines means more freight coming back to the rails= more layups & additional cars in circulation ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internet predator Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I was thinking more along the lines of "Hurry those lights are getting bigger really fast." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all_you_see_is Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 He's gonna need a lot more funding to get this thing off the ground. A lot of existing lines have to be improved to get this moving in the right direction,or else it'll just be another government money pit..and a total waist, like Afghanistan...(my 2 cents)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...BeerAd632... Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 some of the old nor-pac rails have been changed into paved cycling trails in the north, from western washington through central montana.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumptrucking Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Amtrak is already bankrupt and Loses money for every person that rides. This plan might have worked if it was done 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empty_can Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Funny how the majority of rail heads could probably explain the problems with our rail system better than the fools who get paid 6 figures to know their business. Our country is sure fucking ass backwards thats for sure. Where is our money for our studies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasp Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Almost all the freight on my main line is completely gone for some high speed rail that goes from the north part of my city to the south. Although I am looking forward to that Orlando Miami connector :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnout Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 not gonna happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syracuse99 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 damn, highballin right thru my backyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernnnnn Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 mul already painted it! classic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokaskates3535 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 shit is sketchy, people have been saying throughout this thread but this is going to be fucking sketchy if anybody were to hit one of these up. im sure they will have beast security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneekatoke Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 ...wut.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toluene_causes_tumors Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 i hope this happens. graffiti aside, trains are awesome and....useful. probably too little too late though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewind Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 All of you saying that "this isn't going to work or happen". .....this is nothing new. It's been in the works for sometime already. This isn't an idea created by Obama. http://www.samsedershow.com/node/1888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testpattern Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 good link. informative! props Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPMS556 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 didnt i hear about this , like 10 years ago.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpopoff Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 this out of control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexDiamonds Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenKane Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 hmm is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 no^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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