Can German Engineering SAVE Amtrak?

Compared to European High Speed Rail, Amtrak's reputation is best described as old and slow, as both ridership and government funding has dwindled. But that could all change... thanks, in part... to a $3.4 Billion investment in German engineering and lessons from Deutsche Bahn. Episode 104 | #germany #usa #train #zug #amtrak #amtraktrain #highspeedtrain #hsr #highspeedrailways #california #expatlife #expatlife #movingabroad #americaningermany #america #livingabroad | Filmed April 7th, 2023 Our Videos on Train Travel: 22 HOURS in FIRST CLASS on AMTRAK SLEEPER TRAIN (Chicago to Texas in Family Suite) - Worth it? https://youtu.be/VbGbMkVe2z4 ÖBB Nightjet: SURPRISING European Sleeper Train (Zurich to Hamburg) https://youtu.be/2bitteSEAfA Jump to Your Favorite Topic: 00:00 Intro 01:48 The Rise and Fall of the Great American Railroads 06:00 Germany Deutsche Bahn - Rise to Greatness 10:34 California High Speed Rail 11:46 Amtrak Problem 1 : Geography 12:26 Amtrak Problem 2 : Suburban Sprawl 13:28 Amtrak Problem 3 : Missing Public Infrastructure 13:44 Amtrak Problem 4 : Property Rights & Law 14:59 Amtrak Problem 5 : Car Culture 15:42 Amtrak Problem 6 : Networking Problem 16:33 Amtrak Problem 7 : Commercial Freight Railway 17: 39 Germany to the Rescue? 22:14 The Big Question Other Great Videos on this Topic: Amtrak’s Genius Plan to SAVE American Rail by @infrachannel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbnMqFAN5U The One Tiny Law That Keeps Amtrak Terrible by @Wendoverproductions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQTjLWIHN74&t=997s Why Swiss Trains are the Best in Europe by @NotJustBikes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muPcHs-E4qc GEAR IN THIS VIDEO: GoPro: https://amzn.to/3FM0WRr GoPro Windshield Mount: https://amzn.to/3sPBiY3 Camera: https://tinyurl.com/22a5wbe7 Microphone: https://tinyurl.com/rufut97v Lens: https://tinyurl.com/z3k73bv6 Bendy Tripod Thing: https://tinyurl.com/d4w687pk Memory Card: https://tinyurl.com/zy7j54ac External Hard Drive: https://tinyurl.com/nmters57 External Hard Drive Backup: https://tinyurl.com/vduwnaea Music in Episode: https://tinyurl.com/BLACKFORESTFAMILY DISCLOSURE: The links above may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, the Black Forest Family may earn a commission if you click through to make a purchase. 📸 Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes content: @blackforestfam https://www.instagram.com/blackforestfam/​ ✈️ We created our blog to help you learn more about living, studying, working, and traveling abroad! For more information about the content in this video visit ➡️ https://www.blackforestfamily.com/​ ⬅️ 📧 Sign up for our Black Forest Family Newsletter email here - https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ —————————————————— 💳 Here’s our FREE guide to the best southern Black Forest Germany Day Trips: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/the-best-southern-black-forest-germany-day-trips/ 🛵 Our 101 TOP TRAVEL TIPS: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/101-Top-Travel-Tips-from-the-Black-Forest-Family-1.pdf —————————————————— SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ FAMILY TRAVEL GEAR: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/shop/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackforestfamily/​ —————————————————— Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlog​ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. 😊🎥🌎