NEW YORK, N.Y. - February 24, 2011 - President Obama announced in April 2009, and reconfirmed during his recent State of the Union address, his commitment to develop high-speed intercity passenger rail across the United States. High-speed rail is a type of passenger rail transport between major cities that operates at substantially faster speeds than current intercity passenger trains in the U.S. It is designed to provide fast, reliable, and convenient service, operates using electric power and often includes onboard amenities such as food and beverage service and Wi-fi access. The Harris Poll conducted an online survey among 2,566 adults between January 17 and 24, 2011 to gauge awareness, intention to use and position on funding for high-speed rail. At the time of the survey, there were ten proposed high-speed rail corridors across the United Statesª. To-date, projects in California and Florida have been the most visible. Full poll story at: http://www.harrisinteractive.com/NewsRoom/...

For immediate release…..(TORONTO, ONTARIO ) High Speed Rail Canada in cooperation with EKOS Research Associates has released the complete High Speed Rail Poll conducted November 3rd, 2009. High Speed Rail Canada, a citizen's national advocacy group dedicated to the education on, and the implementation of, high speed trains in Canada, have put on their website, the complete version of the EKOs Research poll relating to Canadians views on high speed rail in Canada. Paul Langan, Founder of High Speed Rail Canada states, " This poll, like others before it, show Canadians would like to see modern high speed passenger rail in Canada. 86% of people surveyed somewhat or strongly support the implementation of high speed rail.” To view the complete survey, click on Poll tab on the http://highspeedrail.ca , http://grandevitesse.ca website For more information, please contact High Speed Rail Canada Paul Langan (English) (519) 654-0089 Send this story to someone