We discussed this at length earlier in this thread, starting here:
I agree that if we want a real 200+ mph high speed rail line in NC, Raleigh-Charlotte direct route is the most realistic option.
However, this should be a second priority; upgrading the NCRR for higher speed (125mph?) electrified service and at least an hourly schedule.
Elsewhere I went ahead and drew up a plan for the Raleigh-Charlotte direct route (including a single station at the midway point in Asheboro, incidentally at the NC Zoo) and propossd a way to fund it, at least partly.