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Why high-speed rail hasn't tracked in the U.S. | 60 Minutes

High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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Why high-speed rail hasn't tracked in the U.S. | 60 Minutes

High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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