Harrisburg is set to be a major stop on a groundbreaking high-speed rail plan linking Los Angeles to New York in under 72 hours. Developed by AmeriStarRail, the “Transcontinental Chief” aims to launch before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By blending public Amtrak tracks with private investment, the project promises faster, greener, and more efficient travel—boosting local economies, expanding job opportunities, and modernizing U.S. transit systems coast to coast.