john goodman
All Star
Imho
Sounds like someone is trying to make a sale...Imho
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acela_Express
Traveling at higher than 135 mph (217 km/h) also requires constant-tension catenary, which is only implemented on the more modern catenary system north of New York City. South of New York City the trains are restricted to 135 mph (217 km/h). By comparison, Northeast Regional and the defunct Metroliner service reach 125 mph (201 km/h). Acela trainsets can achieve 165 mph (266 km/h)[3][64] but are restricted to 150 mph (241 km/h) due to track conditions, other traffic, FRA regulations, and other factors.
I've said it before .... if we ever get TRULY HIGH SPEED TRAINS ... the dynamics of what is considered "local" will be changed alot .. right now the Northeast Corridor is sorta there with the Acela train, but compared to other areas in the world (France, Germany, China, Japan)..... the Acela is Hella Slow ......
.....but if you start to increase the mph up to say 200 mph or more, then you can get to NYC or DC in an hour or less, and not pay the rent, essentially at that point, Philly becomes a suburb of NYC and DC and that would make it one of the best cities to be in ... .... plus tons of kinfolk out that way ....
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