While there’s plenty to be said for embarking on a long road trip or airplane journey, it’s tough to beat the convenience of a direct train ride among comfortable surroundings. After all, rush hour traffic and airport delays can quickly turn even the most exciting getaway into a major headache. Thanks to a newly unveiled plan by Virgin Trains USA, many Americans could soon find themselves opting for rail travel in an effort to minimize hassle and streamline cross-country journeys.

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Virgin Trains USA seeks to provide U.S. travelers with a straightforward, time-saving, eco-friendly alternative to airplanes and automobiles. If you’ve traveled through other parts of the world, you’ve likely noticed the many perks of widespread train systems that allow for laid-back travel between major cities and regions, but this market has remained widely untapped here in America.
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With the renovation of a defunct rail line in Florida and a slew of other projects on the horizon, Virgin Trains USA hopes to usher in a new era of travel that largely avoids traffic jams, delays, or other inconveniences.

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In addition to higher safety rates than car travel and an emphasis on hospitality, the train line hopes to provide impressively high speeds during its excursions. In fact, Virgin Trains USA promises to deliver top speeds of 125 MPH, which will surely delight long-distance commuters and weekend vacationers alike.
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A recent Forbes piece reports that most Virgin rail destinations will sit between 200 and 300 miles apart, rendering them perfect for seamless journeys - even on short notice.

Are there any cities that you’d like to see included on Virgin Trains USA’s future routes? Have you enjoyed train travel during your international or domestic excursions? Share your experiences with us in the comment section below, and happy trails!

To read about another update to the American transportation industry, check out our previous piece here.

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