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Amtrak launches new 160mph Acela trains — but they take just as long as the old ones (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] 46 points 1 year ago (2 children)

As long as they're running on the same tracks as freight, that's always going to be the case.

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  • [–] 28 points 1 year ago

    The Northeast Corridor (where the Acela runs) is owned by Amtrak and is not shared with freight. It's the track curves that are the problem. This is some of the oldest right of way in the US.

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