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Eco Bullet Trains

Connecticut Set to Receive $117 Billion Amtrak Super Express Train

— October 9, 2010 — Autos
With the potential future problem of congestion due to overpopulation when it comes to future transportation, Connecticut green-lighted a $117 billion high-speed Amtrak Super Express train. Covering a distance of over 426 miles, this bullet train will cover areas from Boston to as far as Washington D.C. in a span of 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Set to be built over a course of 30 years, the Amtrak Super Express system will be a two-track 'green' system and carry an estimated 33.7 million passengers each year.
Trend Themes
1. High-speed Transportation - The development of high-speed bullet trains presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation industry, allowing for faster and more efficient travel over long distances.
2. Green Infrastructure - The construction of a two-track 'green' system for the Amtrak Super Express train highlights the opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable infrastructure development, reducing environmental impact while providing efficient transportation.
3. Population-based Transportation Solutions - The decision to invest in a high-speed train system due to the potential future problem of congestion from overpopulation illustrates the need for disruptive innovation in transportation solutions that accommodate growing populations.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The development and implementation of high-speed bullet trains in the transportation industry can foster disruptive innovation, revolutionizing the way people travel over long distances.
2. Sustainable Construction - The green infrastructure construction required for the Amtrak Super Express train presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sustainable construction industry, providing environmentally-friendly transportation solutions.
3. Urban Planning - Addressing congestion and population growth through the investment in high-speed transportation systems reflects the need for disruptive innovation in urban planning, optimizing transportation networks for efficient and sustainable city development.
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