I just learned about this. It won’t rival European rail, but it’s a start. I think a big part of building a real rail network in the US will be changing public perception about it. It’s a public service, not a for-profit enterprise. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/12/08/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-billions-to-deliver-world-class-high-speed-rail-and-launch-new-passenger-rail-corridors-across-the-country/