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  • General discussion of passenger rail systems not otherwise covered in the specific forums in this category, including high speed rail.
General discussion of passenger rail systems not otherwise covered in the specific forums in this category, including high speed rail.

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NY High Speed Rail
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Heads up GO Transit fans
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FRA trying to extend its reach to suppress passenger rail?
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high speed single track service
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Not fast enough
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Long Distance Commuting
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Chicago to St Louis upgrade to 110 mph
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St Louis light rail
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high speed turnouts
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Streetcar Renaissance
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