New York to Philadelphia in 37 minutes? That’s what some University of Pennsylvania graduate students want to see. Students at the School of Design have unveiled a plan to rebuild Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and create what they’re calling “true high-speed rail.” While the Acela’s top speed is 150 mph, the train averages 81 mph between New York and Washington and 65 mph between New York and Boston. The students used 160 mph as a benchmark, consistent with high-speed rail projects around the world. Thinking big, they envision a series of tunnels and a new route from Boston to New York under Long Island Sound. The plan suggests tapping into taxes, tolls, and private investors to pay the $98 billion price tag. Link to full story in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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