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Trains are a great way to travel

Trains bring people together, build strong communities, and repair our social fabric.

For way too long, governments have focused on moving cars rather than people. But, the tide is turning.

You can help help seize this opportunity and push policymakers to deliver real change.

 

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Momentum on the Ground: California & Illinois

Construction in Fresno

California High-Speed Rail

California is building the nation’s first true high-speed rail line—connecting San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles in under three hours. Construction is underway in the Central Valley, laying the foundation for a cleaner, faster, and more connected future.
 
 

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Illinois High-Speed Rail

Illinois has the chance to lead the Midwest with fast, frequent trains. Advocates are calling on the governor to launch a statewide rail plan, fund high-speed rail studies, and begin designing a modern line from Chicago to St. Louis.
 
 

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Brightline West

Brightline West is set to transform travel in the Southwest with America’s first true high-speed rail line. Advocates are urging leaders to keep the project on track, secure federal funding, and ensure seamless connections from Las Vegas to Southern California.
 
 

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Integrated Fast Freight and Passenger Rail Network Vision

Transform Your Region

High speed rail can connect the country, one region after another. See what proposals and projects are happening near you and what you can do to help.

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Get Connected, Get Involved

High speed rail benefits everyone — and it will take us all working together. Here’s how.

Sign Our Petition

Tell Congress to keep building towards a national rail program.

Join Our Community

Together, we can unite our nation through high-speed rail and build a better future. Join us in making this vision a reality.

Take Our Free Course

Enroll in our free 7-week educational course to gain in-depth knowledge about high-speed rail. Receive weekly lessons and resources directly in your inbox!

Register for Our Upcoming Event

Averting the Fiscal Cliff: The Road to Regional and High-Speed Rail

October 10 in Chicago, IL

From the urgent fiscal crisis threatening Chicago-area transit, to the future of Metra and high-speed rail in the Midwest, you will hear directly from leaders addressing today’s most pressing transportation challenges.
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Hot Off the Rails: The Latest from HSRA

Stay up to date with the future of rail. Explore recent stories below, or browse the full blog.

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