"Now here’s the same type of train as in the above photo, but on a dedicated HSR line in Germany, where it goes nearly 200 mph." A train with diesel locomotive

"Now here’s the same type of train as in the above photo, but on a dedicated HSR line in Germany, where it goes nearly 200 mph." A train with diesel locomotives running at 50MPH is not "the same type of train" as an electric train running at 200MPH. Using even nearly-identical rolling stock is not what defines the "train". "They’ll feel a slight bump during the Merced stop as a diesel locomotive is coupled to the front." Well, that, plus the 30+ minute delay each way.