Learning The Importance Of High-Speed Rail

Rod Diridon says high-speed rail is the "most prudent approach" for California and advocates a high-speed rail network connecting the state's major cities.

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October 12, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent disruption of airline travel should help sell California on the need for a high-speed rail system, the That realization, [Rod] Diridon hopes, will turn into the reality of a 700-mile rail system linking the state's major cities with trains traveling at top speeds of more than 200 mph.project's chief advocate says."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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