One often hears that the public and the private sectors speak a different language. Judging by an interesting exchange at a Congressional hearing in New York last month, there may be truth to that adage.
Kent Rowey, head of law firm Freshfields’ Americas Energy and Infrastructure practice, went before the House Transportation Committee in January to give the private sector’s perspective on high-speed rail.
Not so fast, young man
The chairman of the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee supports rail. Just don’t call it ‘high-speed’ to his face.
