Sept. 11 Attack May Revive Interest In High-Speed Rail Travel.(WORLD WAR ON TERRORISM)

Publication: Investor's Business Daily

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Byline: REINHARDT KRAUSE

If you believe the U.S. hasn't done enough to build high-speed rail systems, the event of Sept. 11 could be a double-edged sword.

The terrorist attack damaged the U.S. aviation industry. As airports emptied in the Northeast, many people turned to Amtrak's high-speed Acela service. It runs from Boston to Washington, D.C., at up to 150 mph.

"There were many stranded travelers that turned in droves to Amtrak. They were happy that alternative was there," said Patrick Simmons, a North...

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