We have all heard President Obama talk about high speed rail saying it's the future of transportation and it will help pave the way for new and cleaner transport. But what exactly is high speed rail? High speed rail is exactly what it sounds like. A really fast train and i mean really fast in the UK their high speed rail goes 124 mph however in typical Japan fashion making better and faster things their train goes 186 mph. Japan also holds the world record for fastest high speed train on one of their experimental trains they clocked in at 361 mph. High speed rail trains are a mixture of electric and fuel powered vehicles. The train is the most cost effective and environmentally friendly form of transport for both people and freight. However there is major concern over the damage massive construction projects will cause and how having the trains will affect the environment and the communities around it. All we can do is hope that someday we will figure it out and we will be able to whip around on a fast moving train knowing we are getting there fast as well as saving our precious earth in the process.
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