WASHINGTON, May 9 (UPI) -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says California and Florida are on the fast track for federal funding for high-speed rail systems.
WASHINGTON, April 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama announced plans for a high-speed rail system Thursday, saying $8 billion in stimulus funds has been set aside for the effort.
WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- One of the centerpieces of U.S. President Barack Obama's transportation initiative is high-speed rail, officials said.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The 2010 budget initiative proposes a $2 billion increase for the U.S. Transportation Department from $70.5 billion to $72.5 billion.
DENVER, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. government is providing $150 billion to states for shovel-ready infrastructure jobs through the $787 billion stimulus package, the White House said.
SKOVDE, Sweden, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Rail officials in Sweden say a test crew traveling 188 miles per hour set a speed record for a train on a Swedish railway.
PARIS, April 3 (UPI) -- A French high-speed train set a new speed record for rail travel of 350 mph between Paris and Strasbourg on Tuesday.
BUNDABERG, Australia, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Australian authorities said Wednesday the commuter train that derailed in central Queensland was speeding on a low-speed curve.
SACRAMENTO, April 18 (UPI) -- Residents of California have been asked to comment on a high-speed rail plan that could ease highway congestion, reduce energy use and rival flying times.
LONDON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- High-speed rail that runs up to 200 mph could cut the travel time from London to Glasgow, Scotland, to three hours, the BBC reported.
