"Biden Administration's Historic Investment Propels High-Speed Rail Expansion Across the US"

President Biden has announced $8.2 billion in funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the United States, including the first high-speed rail projects in the country's history. The projects include a new high-speed rail system between California and Nevada, upgrades to rail corridors in Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia, and capacity expansion at Chicago Union Station. These investments will create tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs, improve connectivity, reduce travel times, and significantly reduce greenhouse emissions. The funding is part of President Biden's larger plan to deliver world-class infrastructure and win the global competition for the 21st century.