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VIDEO: Why the US lags behind the rest of the world in high-speed train travel
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  • October 16, 2025

Why the US lags behind the rest of the world in high-speed train travel

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the U.S. effort to build high-speed rail, including the launch of Amtrak’s newest Acela trains, and why the rest of the world is farther along.

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