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The article reports that U.S. Department of Transportation has provided funding to support development and construction of a train system operated by magnetic levitation. It mentions Maglev trains require straight and level tracks to maintain high speeds and Maglev vehicles are not compatible with conventional rail infrastructure, making it difficult if not impossible for maglev trains to make use of existing terminals. It also mentions projects in several surface transportation laws.

The article focuses on the high speed rail (HSR), R40973, in the U.S. It is made of components such as the train, the track, and the signal and communications network. It notes that the two approaches to HSR includes improving existing tracks and signaling trains to travel a bit faster while countries that have built very high speed rail networks with trains operating at speeds of over 150 meters per hour includes Japan, France, and Germany.

The article focuses on the development of high-speed rail systems in the U.S. It mentions the increase of threats on public surface transportation modes. The article also discusses the report released by the Mineta Transportation Institute regarding the consideration of security options in designing rail systems in the country.

The article provides an assessment of infrastructure risk in China as of November 2011. It states that power shortages have affected the economy, and shortfalls in 2011 were caused by fuel supply but lack of generating capacity could be an issue in 2012-2013. A high-speed rail network is emerging and the fixed-line telephone system is reportedly adequate. The effect of rising levels of property rights on infrastructure programmes is also noted.