As we ride the high speed train from Milano to Rome, I can't help but wonder why one of the most advanced countries in the world can not support such a thing. We are traveling at ~250 km/hr, making the trip in slightly less then 3 hours. The speed is impressive, but so is the comfort, accessibility and amenities. As we are speeding through Italy, we are enjoying a glass of wine. We can read, use the Internet, walk about or take a nap. It so beats a plane!
As I finish writing this I've heard the Florida High Speed Train project has been cancelled by Florida's governor, Rick Scott I can't help but wonder when will the U.S. break our dependency on oil. I hope we see it in my life time because high speed trains are a great way to travel.
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