wow - looks like california could be getting a fancy high speed train system, connecting northern california to southern california. a high speed train trip of 220 miles per hour from san francisco to los angeles has an estimated travel time of 2 hours 38 minutes. that’s awesome! and smart! this high speed train system will be funded by a bond in the upcoming november 2008 called ‘The Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century.’ so vote yes on it! lots more detailed information on the high speed train at gas2.0 and also venturebeat.