What was a problem with the transportation system?

In many ways in the US there is a transportation problem with regards to train travel for personal transportation. Americans are now quite accustomed to the automobile for transportation. For commuting to work purposes, local trains and buses can get people to their jobs, however, airplane flights are extremely common for longer trips. What is lacking in the US is a reliable , ultramodern speed driven by electricity type of train that can be used for trips of a great distance. From NY to Chicago, most people fly there the train of today is not adequate. A super fast electric train. would be perfect to NY to Chicago travel as one example.