Exploring Amtrak's High-Speed Rail and What's Next

In the year 2000, Amtrak introduced Acela, the first high-speed rail service in the Western Hemisphere. Since then, we've served over 65 million passengers. But what's next for high-speed rail in America? Dive into our latest video as we answer the pressing questions surrounding the future of this transformative mode of transportation.

🔍 In this video, we explore:
• What is Amtrak doing next with high-speed rail?
• Why is high-speed rail so hard to expand across the U.S?
• What characteristics do you need for a successful high-speed rail route?
• What will the future expansion of high-speed rail look like for Amtrak?

📈 Discover an overview of the technological, regulatory, and economic challenges and opportunities in expanding high-speed rail. Gain insights from Amtrak leaders and join us as we envision the roadmap for America's high-speed rail future.

💬 We're eager to hear from you! After watching, drop a comment below:
• What are your thoughts on high-speed rail expansion in your area?
• What was your biggest takeaway from our discussion?

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[harrisonofcolorado]

We absolutely need more Andy Byfords with passenger rail.

[transitimprover]

Petition to give the Acela dedicated tracks so that it can reach its top speed on more of the length

[steamymemes]

Train Daddy gonna do his thing on Amtrak

[dantem]

This push has been long overdue. It’s been a rocky road to get to where we are today, but interviews like this make me excited for the future of rail in the US.

[FalconsEye]

The key with Andy Byford, you gotta let him FINISH his job like he was able to do with the Elizabeth Line but not on the Subway

[tom_rodriguez]

Great to hear this call for action from a senior executive at Amtrak. However, what makes Shinkansen so famous is not just the rolling stock. I rode the Nozomi Shinkansen train in April 2024 and it was impressive how clean and timely the trains were despite multiple trains running within minutes of each other, each being at or near full capacity. Hence, Amtrak and every HSR in the US needs to see how to replicate the operations and infrastructure required to truly make HSR a success.

[watson]

I'm in Ontario, and really want to see Andy Byford push this through to completion. Totally respect him as a passenger rail executive, and the Texas route looks like a prime candidate for proof of concept for bullet-train style service. So many markets in Canada and the US need the technology.

[stickynorth]

The Texas Triangle, Florida and California are the natural 3 Southern regions/corridors which make sense for true high speed rail in America... Also In the North? Vancouver-Seattle-Portland, Milwaukee-Chicago-St Louis, Chicago-Detroit, Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati, Omaha-Des

[CraftyFoxe]

So is Amtrak going to work with Texas Central Railway to make that Shinkansen train line?

[PrimeTimeTravelers]

Japanese trains in USA would be incredible. Hopefully we can come ride Acela for our channel someday.

We are currently visiting and vlogging EVERY Amtrak station in the system.

[derkies]

How is acela the fastest train in the Western hemisphere when french cities like bordeaux are also in the Western hemisphere and have TGVs?

[RobbZipp]

Yes! We need that line between downtown (not northwest) Houston and Dallas! I cannot wait to vlog the grand opening!

[jamesfunnyvideos]

VERY happy that they're sticking with the Shinkansen for Dallas to Houston

[ahoog]

A lot of uplifting information in this presentation. Although the United States has been a prime candidate for high-speed rail for decades, it's never too late to implement the service! As a citizen of the U.S., I would prefer that the rolling stock be designed and manufactured here.

[chasebeautytoo]

Love this video and train daddy. Let's go, Amtrak. 💙

[MartinBuckland]

Andy is an iconic leader in rail transportation. You have the right man and expert!

[the-terrible]

Thank you for the information, you guys are the best, @amtrak.

[smp]

Sorry if I'm wrong but the "western hemisphere" is west of Greenwich? That means both the TGV and Renfe are west and faster....

[TheRailwayDrone]

I love his optimism. But the disdain this country has against passenger rail does not make me believe high speed rail will happen (outside California and the Northeast). Texas could be another France (given they're practically the same size), but it's Texas. So that says it all.

[amanoso]

The key to the success of high-speed rail between megacities is frequency of service and average speed. What is needed is dedicated tracks for high-speed rail and rolling stock with high acceleration capabilities like the Shinkansen.