Increase Mobility

HSIPR rail provides increased access to economic centers as well as rural areas and underserved markets. The ability to travel faster, more reliably, and hassle-free throughout the country cuts down on the degree of wasted time and economic energy resulting from air and motor vehicle traffic congestion. Additionally, long distance trains provide access to markets with limited air travel and intercity bus travel.

In addition, HSIPR is one of the safest and most reliable modes of transportation. For instance, France’s TGV and Japan’s Shinkansen have nearly perfect safety records over the 29-46 years of their operation. Neither has ever had an onboard death while operating at high speeds. Rail regulations and standards are stringent and enforced while safety technology is constantly evolving. In addition, Spain’s high-speed rail system is so reliable that the operator refunds customers their money if preventable delays are in excess of five minutes. In Japan, average delays on the Shinkansen are a mere 36 seconds.