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High-speed rail advocates talked up its benefits at a congressional hearing Thursday, while opponents raised concerns around how projects can be financed and be economically viable.
Supporters testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials focused on how high-speed rail could translate to reduced congestion, new job opportunities and economic revitalization for communities.
But the specter of the troubled California High-Speed Rail project loomed large for opponents, who said it showed that similar projects are not feasible, even as elected leaders talked up the potential for a robust network. High-speed rail could be the technology that fully unlocks the potential of passenger rail travel in this country, said Subcommittee Chair Donald Payne, D-N.J. Other countries have integrated high-speed rail systems into their transportation networks and the United States has an op