>Do we have any meaningful HSR in this country? We have the Acela which isn't quite high speed rail (it is higher speed rail - up to 150mph in some areas but a

>Do we have any meaningful HSR in this country? We have the Acela which isn't quite high speed rail (it is higher speed rail - up to 150mph in some areas but a lower speed limits in others). The Acela is very popular and actually profitable. The Acela has the potential to improve speeds by improving tracks to be able to accommodate higher speeds safely in places as well as removing the remaining grade crossings and probably more infrastructure to ease some congestion. High speed rail has huge potential in some areas. Hopefully this potential can be realized!