news The CHSRA launches an interactive carbon footprint calculator 25 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The CHSRA have launched the new carbon footprint calculator to show the environmental benefits of travelling by electrified high-speed rail.
news Final environmental study released for San Jose–Merced high-speed line 3 March 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The CHSRA board of directors will consider the report which, if approved, will lead to the project section becoming shovel ready.
news CHSRA announce completion of new grade separation in Fresno County 1 March 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The CHSRA has announced that the South Avenue Grade Separation in Fresno County has been completed and is now open to traffic, marking another milestone on the high-speed rail construction project.
news Investments in high-speed rail continue to lift California’s economy 17 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The CHSRA’s annually updated Economic Analysis Report has illustrated the positive impact that investment in clean, electrified high-speed rail generates.
news Women in Transportation Seminar recognise CHSRA for diversity achievements 2 February 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The California High-Speed Rail Authority have received an award in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of women in transportation.
news Burbank to L.A. high-speed rail section one step closer to construction 21 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review Approval has been given on the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Burbank to Los Angeles high-speed rail project section.
news CHSRA reaches federal funding match one year ahead of schedule 7 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed its federal funding match requirements, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, a year ahead of schedule.
news City of Wasco to benefit from latest California high-speed rail grant 22 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review The $24 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation will be used to advance the California high-speed rail project while enhancing and better connecting the community of Wasco.
news California High-Speed Rail Authority unveils 2021 Sustainability Report 21 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review The California High-Speed Rail Authority reveals its latest Sustainability Report, outlining the positive impact the electrified high-speed rail project continues to have on halting climate change.
news California High-Speed Rail Authority celebrates construction jobs milestone 6 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review California High-Speed Rail Authority achieves its latest milestone, as its growing Central Valley workforce reaches 6,000 new job opportunities for the local community.
news U.S. high-speed rail line between Bakersfield and Palmdale moves step closer 20 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review California High-Speed Rail Authority directors have approved the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the approximately 80-mile Bakersfield to Palmdale project alignment section.
news VIDEO: California High-Speed Rail Authority August 2021 construction progress 9 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has released its August 2021 Construction Update, highlighting summer progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
news Planning for Palmdale high-speed rail station takes step forward 13 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review The proposed Palmdale Station will transform the North Los Angeles County area, and will serve as a connection point for the California high-speed rail network, Metrolink and Brightline West.
news California High-Speed Rail Authority releases Final EIR/EIS for Bakersfield to Palmdale section 28 June 2021 | By Global Railway Review If CHSRA's Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement is approved, the Bakersfield to Palmdale section will be 'shovel ready' for when funding is made available.
news California High-Speed Rail Authority to require all contractors to use zero-emission vehicles 23 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review For all future infrastructure construction contracts, the California High-Speed Rail Authority will require 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle fleets to be used by contractors.
