High-speed rail has come to America. Or has it?
- Posted on September 8, 2025
- By CNN
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High-speed rail has come to America. Or has it?

Amtrak’s new “NextGen Acela” trains have been billed as the dawn of high-speed rail in the US. Yet outdated tracks keep speeds limited, and with federal funding pulled from most high-speed projects, the future of US rail looks uncertain.