The Economic Impact of High-Speed Rail

Building high-speed rail networks in the U.S. will have a significant positive economic impact, according to a new study from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The study, which was conducted by the Economic Development Research group and sponsored by Siemens, shows that in the four urban areas surveyed, high-speed rail could add $19 billion in new business development and 150,000 jobs.
Read the report here.