More than 50 years after the Japanese inaugurated the bullet train, America is still nowhere near a high speed rail. Watch Peter Greenberg’s report on CBS This Morning on Amtrak and America’s rail service. He covers what needs to be done, who actually owns the tracks, infrastructure investment, and where progress is being made.

For more information about US railways and train travel, check out:

• Can’t-Miss Train Rides You Can Take Around the Country
• Train Passes You Can Use Around the World
• 5 Family-Friendly Train Rides You Can Take Around the U.S.

By Peter Greenberg for PeterGreenberg.com