"I think Japan is one of several very good systems that we're interested in looking at," she said in an interview in Washington. "We're impressed with the breadth of technology and the accomplishments," she said, referring to the Shinkansen network.
President Barack Obama has highlighted a multi billion dollar effort to develop a high-speed U.S. railway system, saying such a network would save energy, create jobs and reduce dependence on automobiles and airplanes.
Rae said that Washington is in talks with other countries with high-speed railways, citing Spain and France.
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