The United States stands in stark contrast to other developed nations by the lack of affordable land travel. In the United States, 1 in 6 people has never left their home state, the cultural and political consequences of which are yet unrealized. Simultaneously, the alternative energy industry is scrambling to find a fuel source for air travel that meets both efficiency and energy density requirements to reach decarbonization goals. Rail travel is well renowned for its efficiency, reliability, and comfort, and yet it goes overlooked in the United States.

Rail is the future of passenger transportation, and it can be built by expanding on existing infrastructure. 345kV and 500kV power transmission lines span the entire country over 3 major grid regions, connecting every major city by a shared network. These power lines are the catalyst that will bring American transportation into the future. By following existing power line routes, and tapping into them for power, passenger rail can be installed with minimal investment and impact to the surrounding environment. Cheaper, low speed rail can connect smaller cities, while highspeed rail will be used for large gaps across America's vast wilderness. Access to high voltage power will allow rail cars to ascend steeper inclines and follow transmission lines, even through the Rocky and Appalachian Mountain ranges. Fast, affordable land travel in the United States isn't a utopian daydream. It is a solution to problems America is facing right now, and it uses existing technology.