WFAA Channel 8 ABC TV  from Texas recently went to Japan to view and understand the Shinkansen high speed trains there. This video hits on some excellent points about high speed rail. Highly recommended for Canadians to watch to help understand the basic differences from our current antiquated passenger rail service and modern passenger rail.

The environmental impact assessment has begun for the private company Texas Central Railway that intends to build the new high speed rail line in Texas based on Tokaido Shinkansen Technology. Public hearings are underway. Robert Eckels is the president of the TCR. A new website for the environmental impact process is up and running. Recently possible routes have been released for the line that is proposed to start operation in 2021. Here is a LINK to the photo proposed routes. Positive stuff for sure, but can any high speed rail line be built and operated without public funding...only time will tell.