California, Rail and Track

California High-Speed Rail to 'Finally' Begin Laying Track
Track construction on California's high-speed rail system can begin after a lengthy preparation phase, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.
California high-speed rail CEO says project can withstand 4 years of Trump
Both Ian Choudri and Gov. Gavin Newsom said a hostile Trump administration shouldn't derail the massive infrastructure project.
California begins laying high-speed rail tracks, with future federal funding in question
Dismissing high-speed rail critics, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the rail authority would begin laying tracks outside Bakersfield
California’s future: A fully connected, zero-emission rail network
The California State Rail Plan envisions a fully connected, zero-emissions statewide rail network by the year 2050.
Ceremony marks start of track laying for California high speed route
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri joined local officials and workers just outside of Bakersfield on Monday, Jan. 6, to mark the start of track laying on a 22-mile stretch of the state high-speed project.
$128 billion and 30 years later: Is California’s high-speed rail going anywhere?
California's high-speed rail project is progressing slower than expected. Uncover insider details and critical challenges.
California high-speed rail project set to begin track laying
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California high-speed rail project is poised to begin laying tracks, marking a significant milest
High-speed rail 2025: A look at connecting California with Las Vegas
California and transportation officials met near Bakersfield to celebrate a high-speed rail system to connect the Golden State with Nevada.
High-speed rail network in early stages in California, includes Las Vegas, Bay Area, San Diego
The high-speed train connection to Los Angeles is a decades-old dream for Las Vegas, but California has something bigger in mind. And they're almost ready to start laying temporary track.
Newsom and state leaders stress high-speed rail progress amid new challenges
California’s high-speed rail project faces pushback from the incoming Trump administration. But state leaders on Monday ...
California Republican Introduces Bill to Kill High-Speed Rail Funding
California Republican Kevin Kiley has introduced legislation barring the state's high-speed rail project from receiving any ...
California high-speed rail project: Here’s where Central Valley construction stands
A new railyard marks a major turning point for California’s high-speed rail, setting the stage for laying tracks in the San ...
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Progress and Challenges of California’s High-Speed Rail Project: Updates from Newsom and State Leaders
California’s ambitious high-speed rail project, aimed at connecting Los Angeles to the Bay Area, has been met with a mix of ...
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California breaks ground on Construction Package 4 railhead
The California High Speed Rail Authority recently broke ground on the railhead outside Bakersfield, a segment called ...
Legislators ask Biden and senate for rail project funds before Trump assumes White House
Before Trump takes office, state legislators ask U.S. Senate and Biden Administration to move transit dollars to SoCal.
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of ...
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Assembly candidate Ellis slams Newsom’s visit to Central Valley to tout high-speed rail progress
Stan Ellis, candidate for California’s Assembly District 32, issued a statement today in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s upcoming visit to the Central Valley to tout "progress" ...