US HIGH SPEED RAIL ASSOCIATION

21st Century Transportation for America

HIGH SPEED RAIL - JAPAN
 

Japan's HSR Network
In 50 years, Japan's Shinkansen have carried more than 10 billion passengers at speeds over 180 mph, without a single injury or death

 
Japan was the first country to build high speed rail starting in 1964, and has continued to expand and perfect their system ever since. It operates thosands of services daily with a 99.3% on-time arrival record! Delays are measured in seconds.

 

 
High Speed Rail USA vs. Japan 

USA and Japan at same scale