This new contract means the U.S. is finally really getting high-speed rail

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By hrichmondMar 24, 2014, 3:05 pm30 pts
Siemens and Cummins, a German engineering conglomerate and American engine manufacturer, want to help you shoot across America on high-speed rail. Beating out U.S. bids from Caterpillar and GE, Siemens won a $226 million contract to deliver 32 diesel-electric trains as soon as autumn 2016. The trains will be…

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