Beginning to hear the word "high performance rail" thrown around to refer to 80-100mph service, as opposed to "high speed rail" which had previously been used to refer to anything upwards of 55mph (despite technically referring to a 125mph minimum). It's a start...
America doesn't generally use MUs at all, diesel or electric. Most commuter and all intercity rail is hauled by locomotives instead.
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I believe regulations discourage MUs.
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yes, "crash safety" regulations here undermine the benefits, and Buy America regs don't make it any easier
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