For those really interested in the FRA track classifications, including HSR:
FRA Track Classification from the CFR.
FRA funding regulations define 110 mph. (Class VI) and up as eligible for HSR funds.
Maybe an affordable privately funded high speed rail system, that isn't the world's very fastest, won't do much for our international high speed rail "envy" issues.
But, it might just leave me enough money in my wallet, after they're done collecting that more affordable fare to ride it to Vegas, or the from the taxes they're taking from me, to pay for the "runaway money train", to afford some Viagra...