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California High Speed Rail Could Use Some Spanish Lessons

Tim Sheehan investigates the lessons -- both successes and mistakes -- that can be learned from Spain's 20-year history with high speed trains.

January 18, 2012 - The Fresno Bee

Spain the Model Train Citizen

As the U.S. eases itself into a national system of high speed trains, other nations seem to be decades ahead, especially Spain.

August 17, 2010 - Miller-McCune

Spain's High Speed Rail Uses Luxury to Lure

Spain's high speed rail system is consistently beating out airlines for inter-city travel. But it's not through low prices.

March 17, 2010 - The New York Times

America's Spanish High Speed Rail Envy

Spain has rapidly developed high speed rail system, leaving many U.S. politicians -- including President Obama -- wondering how the U.S. can catch up. This article and video from PBS looks at the Spanish model.

January 18, 2010 - PBS

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