re: Can high speed rail work in the United States?

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For very specific corridors, i.e, the NE/East coast from Boston down to Hampton Roads, Texas triangle, California.....maybe.

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This, Amtrak's only profitable line runs in a corridor with over 60 million people within a few hours drive of the line.

Brightline's model might work if it connects certain cities.

Don't see a cross country route being profitable.