PRESIDENT Barack Obama yesterday outlined his multi-billion dollar plan to overhaul the US’s rail infrastructure.
As part of the proposals, the US will use the model of Europe and Japan to introduce a network of high-speed trains across the country.
According to the White House, the push will “transform” the way that people get around while creating jobs at the same time.
The plan capitalises on money made available through the President’s massive economic stimulus package. An initial $8bn (£5.4bn) outlay will be boosted by an additional $1bn a year (£670m).
It will be used to build high-speed rail routes across the States, using France’s TGV and Japan’s rail network as a potential model.
Corridors of up to 600 miles are being looked at as potential sites for the new lines.
