By: Julie Sayo

During President Obama's State of the Union he mentioned that he was on board with a project that would bring green jobs to America. That project would build the superfast bullet trains throughout the country. This isn't late breaking cutting-edge technology we're talking about. Bullet trains have long been standards of travel in Japan and the European Union, but superfast trains will be a departure from the outdated railways of Amtrak. Wired magazine details the technology and setbacks that project might face in the future.  California is set to be the first site of the bullet train. Voters there have agreed to spending tax dollars for the rail system. Perhaps the bullet train will be the answer to the much dreaded 405 traffic. Californians are sure to benefit from this train and other sites are planned throughout the country, these include the Midwest, Texas , the Northeast and Florida. The project is ambitious but it is also a much needed boost for the economy. Other than creating jobs, the bullet train systems are sustainable infrastructure that will make the Obama administration and clean green connoisseurs proud.

Since Rome wasn't build in a day, don't expect to be on the bullet trains any time soon. The California track alone is estimated to be completed in 2025 with a final tab of $45 billion. All that time and money should be worth it, after all the bullet trains top speed should be around 220 mph. Bullet trains are a welcomed way of travel throughout the country as gas prices are leading consumers to find alternatives to driving and flying. With all this hype over superfast trains, expect Thomas the Choo Choo train to change its images to Thomas the Bullet Train.