Modeltrainguy (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

The 1 Hour PBS TV Program "NOVA", highlighted the plan to bring Bullet Trains to California. In the program, a representaive from JR Rail Japan wanted to bring Bullet Trains to California:"Tracking The SupertrainsWhile America's passenger-train service deteriorates, trains in Japan and Europe are speeding ahead at over 150 miles per hour. NOVA reports that the super-fast trains are finally coming to America. Original broadcast date: 12/14/82 Topic: technology/engineering"

aoimozart (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

CAL should adopt Japanese HighSpeedTrain System. It has strong advantage in the seismic zone. It is a vital factor.

Behemeur (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

USA is doing like China, copying our well known TGV 354mph(France ). Just buy it guys ;) Not that I don't like the US, LONG LIVE TO YOU !

JeffreyBeanJr (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Vansboi, I agree that it would be a good investment for the future of California. Unfortunately, we don't have anything to invest. That's the basic reason I'm opposed to it.

vansboi (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

High speed rail isn't some useless program. Its an investment for the future of California. Given the high price of fuel, the cost to expand airports and already congested freeways, its a better alternative than anything else that's been purported.

Modeltrainguy (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

The BEST part to prove the trains will not pollute? Notice at 2:17 the Wind Turbines?I'll bet THAT'S the power supply for these trains. Wind Power!No More Oil Dependency!How COOL is that? ^__^

SoundAssembler (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

unfortunately the high-speed train in US are only virtual like the one in the video...

gavrieltal (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

The Acela Express' top speeds are around 125-150mph, and they actually travel at an average of 60-80mph on regular trips (depending on the sharpness of the curves), meaning that the Acela doesn't qualify as a high-speed line. It's okay though, since the northeast can brag the most trains and train usage in the country.I think that whenever this thing is built, it will help not only the economy, gas prices, carbon emissions, etc., but also it with giving the USA its first, REAL high-speed line.

SF3751 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

The Union pacific Railroad just turned down this plan to let them use part of they're right of way. The plan will be set back 5 more years, as it has already been going on for 5-6yrs.

DaaYay (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

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