A Proposed New Train Line Could Take Travelers From NYC To LA In Complete Comfort In Just 72 Hours - Islands
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Most countries have railway systems, but notable exceptions like Iceland and Bhutan lack them. Japan and Switzerland lead in train friendliness, while the U.S. has the largest rail network but outdated infrastructure. AmeriStarRail aims to transform the rail landscape, focusing on high-speed trains, with proposals for hourly nonstop service from Boston to New York and Washington, D.C. A new service called the "Transcontinental Chief" is planned to connect New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours, making stops at major landmarks. The launch is targeted for May 2026 in time for significant events.
AmeriStarRail aims to bring high-speed rail to the Northeast Corridor, proposing hourly nonstop service from Boston to New York and New York to Washington, D.C.
The "Transcontinental Chief" aims to connect New York to Los Angeles in under 72 hours, stopping in major destinations like Chicago and the Grand Canyon.
AmeriStarRail plans to launch the new services by May 2026, possibly in time for the FIFA World Cup and the United States' 250th anniversary.
Despite having the largest rail transportation network globally, the U.S. faces limited and outdated infrastructure for long-distance train travel.
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