This document discusses America's declining rail infrastructure and the need to improve and invest in high-speed rail systems. It notes that only 17% of people understand America's poor global ranking in transportation infrastructure and only 47% see it as important. The document advocates for supporting the development of a national high-speed rail system to create jobs, boost the economy, and provide more convenient transportation options for travelers.

1. Historic Valley Springs Train Depot

2. Ford Motor Company - Kentucky

3. Trans World Airline flight attendants pose in the
early years of passenger aviation.

4. Decline of America’s Railways

5. America: Infrastructure Advancements Leader
Trains are out…
Cars & Planes are in!

6. The U.S. Lags in High-Speed Rails
Milan’s Central Station
Changsha South Railway Station in
Changsha, China

7. Recent Survey Indicates that:
❏ Only 17% understood America's global infrastructure
ranking as it pertains to travel.
❏ Only 47% think America's ranking is important
❏ 6% find it is not at all important

8. What DO People Want?
❏ Punctual Quality Service which:
★ Saves them money and time
★ Is energy efficient
★ Is hassle free and
★ Is family friendly

9. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

10. America’s Early Railroads Map
New Haven Railroad
Baltimore Ohio Railroad

11. Railroads of the United States - 1916

12. Gary Union Station Indiana
abandoned

13. 310 mph “Floating” Train Unveiled in Japan
Maglev Line

15. Green Jobs - Stronger Economy
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Planning
Design
Construction Industries
Manufacturing
Research and Technologies.
It will change Americans view of what constitutes convenient
and reliable modes of transportation.

16. How can we show support?
★ First and foremost, we must be informed by visiting http:
//www.ushsr.com.
★ Share our newfound knowledge with our friends and
relatives.
★ Let our elected officials know that we care and are
concerned for the lagging of our infrastructure.
★ Enjoy our new high-quality, state-of-the art national
high-speed rail system.

17. Be a Part of the
Solution...
NOT THE CAUSE!

18. Henry Ford
Coming together is a beginning;
Keeping together is progress;
Working together is success.

19. Works Cited
Burns, Adam. “The Golden Age of Railroading.” American Rails. Web. 2013.
Cooper, C. & Matsuda, K. “World’s Fastest Train Resumes Trials as Japan Plans Maglev Line.“
Bloomberg. Web. 29 Aug. 2013.
Kawa, Lucas. “America’s Infrastructure Ranks 25th in the World.” Business Insider. Web. 16
Jun. 2013.
Railroad History Archives. UCONN. Archives and Special Collections at the Dodd Research
Center. Web. 19 Jun. 2013.