I am missing something here. The first paragraph of the news article indicates that money would be used for "high speed" rail between Chicago and Iowa City. Yet, the next to the last paragraph includes the mph target of 79.
Of course, the federal $8B will inevitably be for less-than-"high speed," 'cause that is the need (except for perhaps in FL), but why can't folks call 79 mph what it is, and not "high speed." We need the $8B for infrastructure, elimination of at-grade crossings, additional routes to now non-served cities and towns, et al. Maybe true 100+ mph in the distant future.
"The governors said recycled materials would be used in the construction of the train, locally-grown produce served in train dining cars, and recyclable and biodegradable containers used in food service on the train."
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