From animal power to "best Friend of Charleston" (20 MPH) to a French TGV test (357 MPH), rail has advanced in safety, convenience, comfort and SPEED. The 1960's brought about Japan's "Bullet Train" and - on the U.S. - Metroliner and Turbotrain. We cover the development and ponder the future of fast trains. Will Americans someday not have to go to Europe or Asia to ride them? Your voice is waiting to be heard... the future is unscripted, and rail yet offers much to the nation's mobility and economic prosperity.