WASHINGTON: The US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) hired Hill & Knowlton to lead a public affairs and communications effort in support of a high-speed rail system in the US.

Part of the effort will focus on raising visibility for a high-speed rail system, which was included as an $8 billion initiative in President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package, said Michael Kehs, head of US public affairs and GM of the Washington office for Hill & Knowlton.

“We ...