BOB2 Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> 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...


"FRA funding regulations define 110 mph. (Class VI)

As if the FRA knows what HSR is. Maybe the ACELA and that's it. Chinese and others are LAO while commuter rail rules in Miami.

BTW, Vegas will have 150+ speeds, so there is hope for Brightline yet.