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HIGH-SPEED TRANSPORT SETS THE TRACK AHEAD

Michael W. Klein

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This article examines ways in which high-speed rail may reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in our heavily-travelled urban areas. Areas discussed include: Federal initiatives for high-speed rail development; Amtrak's development of high-speed trains; ISTEA provisions for high-speed rail; rights-of-way issues between passenger and freight rail; and environmental aspects of high-speed rail.

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Key concepts: Train, Transport engineering, Track (disk drive), High speed train, Rail traffic, Traffic congestion, Business, Environmental science