Visualizing High Speed Rail From Chicago To Detroit
Using advanced visualization to imagine what high-speed rail would look like connecting Chicago and Detroit, exploring practical routing and implementation possibilities.
January 18, 2026
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The Northern New England High Speed Rail Corridor Concept
Analyzing the potential for a true high-speed rail network centered around Boston and extending throughout New England and French Canada.
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The Fastest High-Speed Train in the World
Exploring Japan's Chuo Shinkansen maglev project, designed to be the fastest and most technologically advanced high-speed rail line ever built.
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A Chinese Maglev Revolution is Coming
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January 18, 2026
Extending Northeast Corridor & Acela Service to Virginia
Exploring plans to extend electrified high-speed rail service from Washington D.C. to Richmond, Virginia as part of the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor.
January 18, 2026
Global Best Practices for Cutting the Cost of Building High Speed Rail
The historic investment in intercity passenger rail is an opportunity to significantly expand and improve the rail network around the country. However, one of the biggest barriers to this investment’s
January 18, 2026
Chicago Milwaukee High-Speed Rail Potential: Taking Back The Rails
Examining the potential for high-speed rail between Chicago and Milwaukee on existing freight rail corridors and necessary infrastructure improvements.
January 18, 2026
What is the Correct Speed Limit? Transportation Safety Analysis
An in-depth analysis of speed limits, traffic safety, and transportation infrastructure design principles from an urban planning perspective.
January 18, 2026
Cascadia High-Speed Rail: Pacific Northwest Corridor Analysis
Exploring the potential for true high-speed rail in the Pacific Northwest, analyzing routes connecting Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and Eugene in the Cascadia region.
January 18, 2026
High Speed Rail in America: It's Finally Happening
Comprehensive overview of high-speed rail projects across America, from Brightline West to California HSR, showing how HSR is becoming reality in the United States.
January 18, 2026
How YOU Would Improve the Northeast Corridor For Acela High Speed Rail Service
Exploring viewer suggestions and ideas for improving high-speed rail service on the Northeast Corridor, including infrastructure upgrades and route optimizations.
January 18, 2026
High Speed Rail From Los Angeles to Phoenix? What Would It Look Like?
An in-depth analysis of a hypothetical high-speed rail route between Los Angeles and Phoenix, featuring route analysis, travel time estimates, and cost projections with Unreal Engine visualizations.
January 18, 2026
Texas' $30BN High-Speed Railway Project Explained
An in-depth look at Texas Central's ambitious high-speed rail project connecting Dallas and Houston, examining the Japanese Shinkansen technology and potential benefits for Texas.
January 18, 2026
What Would High Speed Rail Between Denver and Kansas City Look Like?
Exploring a hypothetical high-speed rail connection between Denver and Kansas City with route analysis, travel time estimates, and stunning 3D visualizations of trains crossing the High Plains.
January 18, 2026
High Speed Rail In Texas and Oklahoma? South Central HSR Corridor Analysis
Exploring what a high-speed rail line from San Antonio to Tulsa could look like, with route analysis, travel times, and cost estimates for this portion of the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor.
January 18, 2026
The U.S. South Central High Speed Rail Corridor At True High Speed
Detailed analysis of potential high-speed rail connecting Fort Worth, Dallas, and Little Rock as part of the federal South Central HSR corridor vision.
January 18, 2026
High Speed Rail Between Chicago and St. Louis | Illinois HSR
A detailed proposal for high-speed rail connecting Chicago and St. Louis, examining routing options, technology choices, and the potential for transforming Midwest passenger rail.
January 18, 2026
Sydney to Melbourne High Speed Rail Investigation | Australian HSR
An in-depth analysis of potential high-speed rail between Australia's two largest cities, examining routes, feasibility, and the compelling case for connecting 40% of the nation's population.
January 18, 2026
Illinois HSR | Chicago to St. Louis #train #highspeedtrain #highspeedrail #railroad #transit
Will Illinois build HSR? The Illinois HSR Commission is studying the issue from Chicago to St. Louis, Missouri right now.
January 18, 2026
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1 way HSR in the Pacific Northwest could look
January 18, 2026
Canada Had High Speed Rail In The '70s. What Happened?
An exploration of Canada's high-speed rail history from forty years ago and what led to changes in the system.
January 18, 2026
Brightline West unveils high-speed train renderings, announces NY facility
A glimpse into the future of a high-speed rail project set to connect Las Vegas to Southern California was released to the public on Monday.
January 18, 2026
High-Speed Trains: The Pursuit of Speed and Technical Excellence
Documentary exploring the evolution of high-speed rail technology, from France's TGV breaking world records to the continuous pursuit of faster trains.
January 18, 2026
High-Speed Rail Act: 5 proposed bullet train routes across US | USA TODAY
Bullet train travel coming to US? 5 routes proposed by "American High-Speed Rail Act." #trains #railways #travel
January 18, 2026
High Speed Rail for Canada? Not Quite.
Breaking down Canada's High Frequency Rail project between Toronto and Quebec City and explaining its limitations compared to true HSR.
January 18, 2026
The US High Speed Rail System Explained
A comprehensive overview of high-speed rail development in the United States, including current systems and future prospects.
January 18, 2026
The Fastest Thing Since High-Speed Rail?
Exploring the growing trend of high-speed metro systems around the world and how they complement traditional high-speed rail networks.
January 18, 2026
High Speed Rail Service or Not: Journey from Amtrak's Acela to Avelia Liberty
An educational exploration of Amtrak's high-speed rail service evolution from Acela to the new Avelia Liberty trainsets along the Northeast Corridor.
January 18, 2026
Russian High-Speed Trains Are Doomed, Here's Why!
An analysis of how Russia's dependency on foreign technology for their Sapsan high-speed trains affects their long-term railway operations.
January 18, 2026
Mallard's Speed Record
The story of the LNER Mallard locomotive that holds the world speed record for steam locomotives at 126mph, achieved in 1938.
January 18, 2026
Cascadia HSR Forecasted Ridership #usa #railway
The video transcription discusses the results of a ridership model survey for the High-Speed Rail (HSR) system, indicating that it is expected to capture 12-20% of total intercity trips. The system ma
January 18, 2026
Cascadia's HSR Project: Challenges and Opportunities #usa #railway
The video discusses the challenges faced by a proposed transportation project similar to Texas Central's approach. The main issue is deciding whether stations should be on the outskirts of downtowns o
January 18, 2026
Can America Build Another Northeast Corridor?
An examination of which American regions have the potential to develop successful high-speed rail corridors.
January 18, 2026
The Surprising Success of Private Passenger Rail
An analysis of how private passenger rail companies have succeeded where traditional models have struggled.
January 18, 2026
What If The United States Had A National High Speed Rail Network?
An educational exploration of how a comprehensive high-speed rail network could transform transportation in the United States.
January 18, 2026
High-Speed Rail: Improving Rail Safety Statewide
September is Rail Safety Month. Watch how the California High-Speed Rail program is doing its part to improve railroad safety throughout the State. #BuildHSR #Iwillride hsr.ca.gov buildhsr.com
January 18, 2026
Engineering a Year-Round Ice Hotel
An innovative engineering solution that allows Sweden's famous ice hotel to operate year-round, showcasing advanced construction and environmental control techniques.
January 18, 2026
Economic Impact of High-Speed Rail
What are direct, indirect and induced effects? In addition to the direct investments high-speed rail makes in California, the indirect and induced impacts help grow our economy. When a construction wo
January 18, 2026
High-Speed Rail Worker Profiles
Those helping to make high-speed rail in California a reality, talk about what working on this project means to them, to the state and for the future.
January 18, 2026
Velaro Novo – The most economically efficient high-speed train
3The Velaro Novo is the most economically efficient high-speed train available in the market. In this interview, Michael Kopp, Program Director for the entire platform, tells us how Siemens Mobility m
January 18, 2026
California High-Speed Rail: Mission Sustainability
The California High-Speed Rail Program is already helping to improve the state's environment. Watch this video to see the efforts underway to make high-speed rail the greenest infrastructure project i
January 18, 2026
The Economic Impact of High-Speed Rail
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on the economic impact of high-speed rail.
January 18, 2026
Is America Finally On Track With High-Speed Rail?
An exploration of America's high-speed rail potential, focusing on the Dallas-Houston project and examining whether the US is finally ready to embrace HSR technology.
January 18, 2026
High-Speed Rail Bringing California Together
High-speed rail is bringing California together, connecting our regions in a new and transformative way. The system is being built by proud parents, proud tradespeople, proud members of the community
January 18, 2026
High-Speed Rail Supporters: Senator Cathleen Galgiani
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January 18, 2026
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January 18, 2026
High-Speed Rail Supporters: Fresno Area
High-speed rail draws excitement and support from the Central Valley, where it can push the Valley forward, create new opportunities for students and have a huge positive impact on the region.
January 18, 2026
High-Speed Rail Supporters: Economic Benefits
High-speed rail is generating and will continue to generate significant economic benefits throughout California. Just one reason why our program draws supporters from across the state.
January 18, 2026
Intercity Direct | Trainspotting by the High Speed Line
Intercity Direct Trains running over the High Speed Line in the Netherlands. Normally the residents of Hoogmade live a quiet life. Their village is situated between green pastures, close to Leiden but
January 18, 2026
Afternoon Snack Break: Congressman Seth Moulton on High-Speed Rail
US Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA), a leading national advocate for high-speed rail, joined us to discuss his recent $240 billion proposal for investing in a nationwide rail network. His plan chall
January 18, 2026
Incredible Speed Records of Steam Locomotives
An educational exploration of historic speed records achieved by steam locomotives and the technical innovations that made them possible.
January 18, 2026
I Will Ride - A High-Speed Rail Student Program
I Will Ride is designed to inform, engage, inspire and connect students to the nation’s first high-speed rail system currently under construction. Want to be a part of it? Learn more at https://hsr.ca
January 18, 2026
The Technology of Maglev Trains: Explained
Technical explanation of how maglev trains work, covering electromagnetic principles, superconductivity, and the history of magnetic levitation technology.
January 18, 2026
Why the US Has No High-Speed Rail
A comprehensive look at why America fell behind on high-speed rail and what it would take to catch up with the rest of the world.
January 15, 2025
Inside a High-Speed Rail Train
A detailed look at the engineering and design of modern high-speed trains and what makes them so fast.
December 15, 2024