The U.S. PIRG report A Track Record of Success: High-Speed Rail Around the World and Its Promise for America examines how decades of international experience demonstrate the value of investing in fast, efficient rail networks. It showcases successful systems in countries such as Japan, France, Spain, and China, highlighting benefits including economic growth, reduced congestion, lower emissions, and improved regional connectivity. The report argues that high-speed rail is a proven technology ready to meet America’s transportation challenges by providing cleaner mobility, greater reliability, and a strong return on public investment. It calls for federal leadership and sustained funding to bring these global lessons home.