Despite its stumbles, high-speed rail is booming

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Despite its stumbles, high-speed rail is booming
(Source: Earth Techling, November 8, 2011)

PORTLAND, Ore. — In spite of recent problems, including train wrecks in China and financial insecurity in Calironia, high-speed rail has continued to grow in popularity due to its reliability and ability to cover vast geographic distances in a short time.

Full story: Earth Techling

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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