California high speed rail project news
Latest news about the San Francisco – Los Angeles high speed line project.
California formally launches procurement of high speed trackwork and railway systems
USA: The California High Speed Rail Authority has formally launched procurement of track and railway systems as part of its ambition to begin tracklaying next year.
California secures $1bn annual funding for high speed programme
USA: California governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation securing $1bn of annual funding until 2045 for the state’s high speed rail project, resolving funding gaps for the Central Valley section of the route.
California hurries to progress embattled high speed rail programme
USA: The California High Speed Rail Authority has presented three scenarios for completing its high speed rail network, while initiating procurement for track materials on the Central Valley section.
California to sue Trump administration over high speed rail funding cut
USA: Governor Gavin Newsom says the state will launch legal action after the Trump administration confirmed on July 15 its intention to strip at least $4bn in federal funding from the California High Speed Rail Authority.
California High Speed Rail Authority rebuts ‘misleading’ FRA compliance report
USA: The California High Speed Rail Authority has rejected the premise of a Federal Railroad Administration compliance report which has sought to strip the project of around $4bn in funding.
Trump administration claims ‘no viable path forward’ for California’s high speed rail project as FRA report issued
USA: The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a report outlining the problems facing California’s high speed rail programme, warning that it sees ‘no viable path forward’ for the project.
‘Every dollar is accounted for’, says California High Speed Rail Authority as Trump administration announces review
Comment: A glimpse over the horizon
California high speed rail promoter seeks outside expertise as DOGE threat looms
California High-Speed Rail Authority names next CEO
Agreement to cut Californian rail project red tape
California high speed line track and electrification design contract awarded
Comment: High speed rail’s global appeal
California high speed train request for proposals approved
Network Rail Consulting awarded California high speed rail contract
Californian high speed train shortlist announced
Revised California high speed rail track and electrification design RFQ issued
USA: Coastal corridor offers a growth blueprint
California High-Speed Rail Authority begins procurement of 355 km/h trains
High speed rail training programme
USA: Electrification comes to Bay Area commuters
California high speed rail station design contract awarded
Viewpoint: California’s high speed programme is back on track
California high speed starter section set for completion as state funding finalised