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I'm new to this forum, but thought I'd try a reply on your post.There are many things you can do if you really want to - but would light-rail at 100 mph be useful?  Now, that assumes the the line would provide similar service as do other light-rail lines (I can think of ones in Sacramento and Portland), where stations are relatively close as compared to heavier rail.  By the time the train was up to 100 mph it would be time to stop, sometimes.  Yet, the systems I rode in Sacramento and Portland seemed like they had no problem with speed when on a tangent and away from intersecting traffic.  Their acceleration and decel were also comfortable for passengers.One example that's close to what you described is the Talgo the operates between Eugene and Vancouver, BC.  It's a one-level train-set that leans into curves, like a bike.  When it's getting out of the station, at slower speeds, etc., it can be kinda bouncy.  At speed it rides pretty smooth.  It operates on track designed for freight rail.  The Talgo is supposed to be able to hit at least 120 mph, maybe more, but it purrs along at about 79 mph.Don't know about costs.  I just figure that it depends on the customers being served and the substantive safety / operating conditions along the desired route.
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