Why is there no bullet train in the USA?

Last but not least, I am a natural optimist and I believe that America will ultimately figure out how to utilize certain emerging technologies to overcome the obstacles to implementing efficient, environmentally friendly and safe transportation for the masses. read more

Either way there are no USA trains, or USA train tracks. So there is no USA bullet train. If you want a bullet train, you need to:-Start a company that will build bullet trains, purchase any patents required to do so. read more

My conclusions on the prevalence of high-speed rail systems in Europe and East Asia, and the lack of such systems in the United States today are largely based on this set of data. Note: I threw Democracy Index in there more to show how little high-speed rail has to do with political orientation. Population density. read more

Technically speaking, The Acela Express could be considered a Bullet Train, but I'm assuming you're not counting that one. The main reason though, is Safety and Legal reasons. read more