In a speech he made on December 9, 2023, US President Joe Biden announced that they were carrying out the first high-speed train projects in US history. These projects are part of an $10 billion investment in 8,2 major passenger rail projects across America.
These projects have the potential to improve the United States' transportation infrastructure and help combat climate change. High-speed trains are a cleaner and more efficient form of transportation than cars and planes. They can also benefit the economy and society by allowing people to travel faster and easier.
Some of the projects announced by Biden are:
- Building a high-speed train line between San Francisco and Los Angeles in California
- Building a high-speed train line between Miami and Orlando in Florida
- In Illinois, Chicago and St. Building a high-speed train line between St. Louis
- Construction of a high-speed train line between New York City and Albany in New York
- Building a high-speed train line between Dallas and Houston in Texas
These projects are an important part of the United States' long-term transportation plans. The government plans to invest more in these projects in the coming years.