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California High-Speed Rail Authority releases route recommendations
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released staff recommendations for the State’s preferred alternatives for the high-speed rail routes in Northern California.
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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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The California High-Speed Rail project: Re-boot, not reject
Following recent news headlines that have raised questions about delivering the full construction of the high-speed rail project in California, Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association, writes about the struggles and hurdles of the project, but also underlines that ultimately the long-term benefits of high-speed rail…
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Governor Gavin Newsom reiterates his support for the California High Speed Rail project
"High-speed rail is more than a train project," Newsom said. As a tool for economic transformation, it could "unlock economic potential".
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2018: A year of progress and change for California’s high-speed rail project
As construction continues at pace on California’s high-speed rail system, Chief Engineer at the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Scott Jarvis, shares the progress made to date on one of the most complex and far-reaching, public infrastructure projects in the United States – one that will not only transform rail travel…
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High-speed rail alignment from Kern County to downtown Bakersfield is approved
This decision reflects the successful partnership between the Authority and regional partners; working towards bringing high-speed rail to Bakersfield.
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High-speed rail leads California towards a sustainable transportation system
California High-Speed Rail Authority's recent report details all progress regarding sustainable operations and construction in high-speed rail.
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California’s high-speed rail project creates 2,000 construction jobs
Not only has the project created jobs, but each design-builder is implementing the project’s Targeted Worker Program. Thirty per cent of all project work hours are performed by National Targeted Workers…
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Downtown Bakersfield’s high-speed rail station has been approved
California High-Speed Rail Authority have worked with the City of Bakersfield to create a plan for the future, focused on improving the rail connections and developing Downtown Bakersfield…
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California High-Speed Rail Authority appoints new CEO
As the California High-Speed Rail Authority continues to move from the planning phase to full construction of the high-speed rail system, the Board of Directors have announced a new Chief Executive Officer: Brian P. Kelly…
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California High-Speed Rail Authority awards ‘Early Train Operator’ contract
The Board of Directors of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) have approved the awarding of a contract for ‘Early Train Operator’ services to DB Engineering & Consulting USA. The Early Train Operator will assist the Authority with planning, designing and implementing the nation’s first high-speed rail programme.
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California high-speed rail: Building the future
The California High-Speed Rail Program represents the largest, most complex and, in many ways, most far-reaching public infrastructure project in the United States. As the backbone of an integrated, modern, state-wide rail network, it will fundamentally transform how people move around California and will serve as a catalyst for the…
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Exclusive Online-Only Article – California high-speed rail: good for the State, good for the environment
5 August 2014 | By Jeff Morales, California High-Speed Rail Authority
California continues to lead the United States’ efforts to accelerate high-speed rail, writes Jeff Morales, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority...
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Amtrak and California request bids for high-speed trainsets
24 January 2014 | By The California High-Speed Rail Authority
New equipment to expand current NEC high-speed service, meet long-term operational needs of both projects...
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California submits application for billions in rail construction projects
4 April 2011 | By California High-Speed Rail Authority
The State of California has submitted its application for the federal High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program...
