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What should the future of high-speed rail look like? Start by asking the people who will ride it

Alstom Rail Policy November 6, 2026

The Washington State Department of Transportation is asking the public to share its priorities as it studies high-speed rail connecting Vancouver, Seattle and Portlan

With over 2,000 high-speed trains in service globally, we know that high-speed rail isn’t just about speed or connecting cities. It’s about making those connections work better for the people who use them.

Now, the Pacific Northwest has an opportunity to help define what their high-speed future looks like.

What matters most to you? Make your voice heard by November 13.

Take the survey: https://ow.ly/A9S35104Jm8

📷: WSDOT

Why this matters for talent

Alstom published a perspective piece asking what riders want from the future of high speed rail, framed as policy minded thought leadership rather than a product announcement. Alstom lists 107 open roles on the board. There is no new contract or hiring signal in this particular post, though it reflects the company's continued public engagement on high speed rail policy.

Read the original LinkedIn post. Curated by Larry Sherwood Jr. from company announcements; analysis above is my own.

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