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Trump Administration cuts funding for California’s high-speed rail
The FRA has cancelled 175 million dollars in federal funding for California high-speed rail, as officials criticise mismanagement and escalating project costs.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), is responsible for planning, designing, building and operation of the nation’s first high-speed rail system. The California high-speed rail line will connect the mega-regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands.
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Donald Trump says US won’t fund California high-speed rail amid soaring costs and project delays
Donald Trump refuses further federal funding for California’s overbudget bullet train, criticising cost overruns and predicting political fallout for Newsom.
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California High-Speed Rail and Brisbane reach agreement, advancing Bay Area plans
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and Brisbane have settled key issues, paving the way for rail expansion and environmental improvements in the Baylands.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority appoints new CEO
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed Ian Choudri as its new CEO, bringing over 30 years of transportation experience to lead the project at a pivotal moment.
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California renews environmental review agreement for high-speed rail
The California State Transportation Agency and High-Speed Rail Authority have renewed their agreement with FRA to continue streamlining federal environmental review processes for the state's high-speed rail projects.
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California High-Speed Rail clears final hurdle to link San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors has cleared the final environmental hurdle for the 38-mile Palmdale to Burbank segment, paving the way for transformative high-speed rail connectivity across the state.
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California High-Speed Railway Timeline: Part 1
Read Part 1 of GRR's history of the California High-Speed Railway project, where we chart its origins and key players.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority awarded $3.073 billion
California High-Speed Rail Authority have been awarded nearly $3.1 billion to continue their construction. The first phase is near completion.
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High Speed Rail Authority Completes Davis Avenue Overcrossing
California High Speed Rail Authority has completed the Davis Avenue Overcrossing in Central Valley, which is now open for traffic.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority New 3D Modelling Sketches
California High-Speed Rail Authority unveiled new 3D modelling sketches and virtual simulations of the state's first electrified trainsets.
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The Federal Railroad Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to Rail Projects
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The FRA recently announced the award of $1.4 billion in FY22 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants to rail projects throughout the country.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority closer to buying first trainsets
California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors have approved the release of a RFG for the United States’ first 220mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
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Images: CHSRA complete overcrossing in Fresno County
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have announced the completion of the Elkhorn Avenue overcrossing in Fresno County.
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Q&A with CHSRA’s Margaret Cederoth: Delivering Sustainable Railways
For Global Railway Review’s exclusive Delivering Sustainable Railways feature series, Margaret Cederoth, Director of Planning and Sustainability at California High-Speed Rail (CHSRA), talks about the importance of sustainability in California and the latest sustainability projects CHSRA have worked on.
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High-speed rail progress continues to boost California economy, report shows
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s latest Economic Analysis Report shows that investment in the high-speed rail project is lifting California’s economy and contributing to economic benefits across the state.
