### Question
How is the term high-speed rail defined?


### Answer
The term **high-speed rail** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 26106* as the following:

> intercity passenger rail service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 26106*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART D-HIGH-SPEED RAIL > CHAPTER 261-HIGH-SPEED RAIL ASSISTANCE**

