The United States, with no existing high-speed rail (HSR) network, is beginning to develop two HSR projects: the challenging San Francisco to Los Angeles route and a flatter Las Vegas to Los Angeles line. While the US lags behind countries like China, which has a vast HSR network, and Europe, the projects raise hopes for improved rail infrastructure. Experts emphasize that for the US to successfully develop HSR, a cultural shift towards public transport is essential, alongside overcoming bureaucratic and funding challenges.
