We’ve been making the case for high speed rail for a while now. And an interesting article from Treehugger points us to another compelling argument for moving forward with a national network of rails. Apparently, a full US Rail Network could create as many jobs as the auto industry.

As reported by Treehugger: “We’ve wondered what role rail and high speed rail – ‘Obama’s signature issue,’ for which at least $8 billion is laid out over the next few years – will play in the new economically stimulated United States, and asked if it’s the answer many think it is. It certainly seems like a good solution to outdated infrastructure, oil dependence and greenhouse gas emissions. But here’s something to put in your tailpipe: a new domestic rail industry could create as many jobs as struggling Detroit does now, argues Yonah Freemark at Infrastructurist.” Click Read More for additional information.

The Infrastructurist
Treehugger on US Rail Network

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