http://www.rail.co/2011/06/27/alstom-in-talks-to-build-high-speed-rail-line-in-iraq/ <-- 650 km long line, speeds up to 250 kph (155 mph). Government signed memorandum of understanding with Alstom for construction, with final agreement expected in a year or so. Pathetic, the third world is getting this done faster than we are.