US Plans Light Rail

When someone suggests traveling by train, you might conjure images of freight cars, steam engines, and cute red cabooses—but all that’s about to change. With an eight billion dollar pre-approved budget, Obama has lofty plans for an extensive high-speed light rail line, which will hopefully have Americans letting go of their coveted cars. Europe and Japan already tout this new train technology with systems that span their respective territories. The trains will travel up to 200 mph and will be constructed in 10 regions across the US. So start collecting your pennies, ’cause these ones are going to be extra flat!