the size of the nation's railway capacity to include 70 million more people and 2.8 billion tons more of freight within the next 25 years, and 100 million more people and 4 billion tons more of freight within the next 40 years. The NRP also looks to continue improving the rail systems safety. High-speed intercity travel Another one of the NRP's big goals is the introduction of a high-speed train made for intercity travel. These trains would be much faster than normal trains, ranging in speed from , and capable of delivering a passenger in about 2–3 hours. In smaller, regional areas, the trains would not be as quick, only going somewhere between . There are no set costs for this system, however. But the FRA argues that the benefits a high-speed rail system would bring outweigh the costs for the system, claiming that the high-speed rail system would reduce car traffic and eliminate the need for short-haul flights. It would also reduce congestion in America's more populated regions and boost manufacturing activity. See also The Surface Transportation Board manages economic aspects of railroads, including rates, service, acquisition, and abandonment The Federal Transit Administration provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit agencies, including local rail operators not regulated by the FRA (subway, elevated rail, and light rail). The Interstate Commerce Commission regulated railroad safety prior to creation of the FRA. Currently defunct. The National Transportation Safety Board investigates transportation accidents and crashes, including those involving railroads. The United States Railroad Administration operated from 1917 to 1920, currently defunct. Rail speed limits in the United States Gallery References External links Federal Railroad Administration in the Federal Register Records of the Federal Railroad Administration in the National Archives (Record Group 399) 1966 establishments in Washington, D.C. Government agencies established in 1966 United States railroad regulation United States Department of Transportation agencies Railroad Transportation government agencies of the United States Organizations established in 1966