Current situation: US tests under way. [High Speed Rail Transportation]

Journal Article · Fri Apr 16 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · CQ Researcher; (United States)

OSTI ID:7205689

Though US high-speed rail (HSR) activity is picking up, the technology is much farther advanced in Europe and Japan. Several HSR projects have been proposed for various parts of the country, but nearly all remain in the early developmental stages. The closest equivalent to regular high-speed rail service in the US still is provided by the Amtrak Metroliners running between New York and Washington. In late January, Amtrak began a three-month trial of a Swedish-built X2000 train on the New York-Washington run. Popularly known as the [open quotes]tilt train,[close quotes] it has a computer-guided suspension system that permits higher speeds on curves. The system enables trains to bank on curves, much as racing cars do, thus minimizing the queasiness that centrifugal force can cause. Passengers report feeling little or no discomfort when the X2000 tilts.

• OSTI ID: 7205689
• Journal Information: CQ Researcher; (United States), Journal Name: CQ Researcher; (United States) Vol. 3:14; ISSN CQREEX; ISSN 1056-2036
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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