Recognizing the urgent need to address the challenges posed by climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector;

 Acknowledging the potential of high-speed rail systems, such as bullet trains, to significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the environmental impacts of long-distance travel;

 Affirming the importance of promoting sustainable transportation solutions that enhance connectivity, accessibility, and environmental stewardship;

 We, the undersigned, hereby declare our commitment to the following principles and actions:

a. Recognizing the benefits of high-speed rail networks, including their ability to provide fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly air and road travel alternatives for long-distance journeys.

b. Encouraging governments, private sector entities, and international organizations to invest in developing and expanding high-speed rail infrastructure, including constructing new lines and upgrading existing routes.

c. Prioritizing the integration of high-speed rail systems into broader multimodal transportation networks, including seamless connections with urban transit systems, cycling infrastructure, and pedestrian pathways.

a. Committing to powering high-speed rail networks with clean, renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal power.

b. Investing in the development and deployment of energy-efficient technologies and practices to minimize the environmental footprint of high-speed rail operations, including regenerative braking systems, energy-efficient lighting, and sustainable materials.

c. Collaborating with energy providers, policymakers, and stakeholders to facilitate the transition to renewable energy sources for both rail operations and associated infrastructure, such as stations and maintenance facilities.

a. Leveraging high-speed rail investments to support sustainable urban and regional development strategies, including transit-oriented development, compact land use patterns, and green infrastructure initiatives.

b. Encouraging land use planning policies that prioritize development along high-speed rail corridors, emphasizing reducing sprawl, minimizing car dependency, and preserving natural habitats and agricultural lands.

c. Engaging local communities, businesses, and stakeholders in the planning and implementing high-speed rail projects to ensure that they align with local priorities, values, and aspirations.