http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/05/14/riding-rails-japan-china
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Riding the Rails in Japan, China
Posted by Secretary Ray LaHood on May 14, 2010 at 02:28 PM EDT
Are Japanese bullet trains coming to the US? This is a question I¥"ve seen being asked more than once in the media this week.
Now, to be fair, I may have started this buzz by riding a couple of Japan¥"s lightning fast trains while visiting that country earlier in the week. And I have to say, those trains are fast. Very fast.
I¥"m also looking forward to riding to the Shanghai airport later today on China¥"s maglev train.
My short answer to the question? No, Japanese and Chinese trains are not coming to the US.
BUT, Japanese and Chinese high-speed rail technology and expertise may be on its way. And, when an American high-speed rail system is up and running--thanks to President Obama¥"s initial $8 billion down-payment and future rail grants authorized by Congress-- those familiar with Japan¥"s Shinkansen or Spain¥"s AVE or Germany¥"s ICE or Russia¥"s Sapsan may find similar designs and components.