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High-speed rail has come to America. Or has it?

America’s fastest train has arrived. ‘NextGen Acela’ made its public debut on August 27, delivering modern design, more seats and an enhanced passenger experience. Hailed as a leap forward for ...
KEYT

Assemblymember Macedo requests legislative audit of state’s high-speed rail project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – Last week, Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo filed a formal request to audit the state's High-Speed Rail Authority Project with the state's joint legislative oversight ...
Penn Live

In the US, high cost and low use make the future of high-speed rail bumpy | The Conversation

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest ...
Los Angeles Times

High-speed rail project slated to receive billions in state funding

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California’s high-speed rail project is slated to receive $1 billion from the state annually through 2045. Los ...
NPR

With federal money in doubt, California's high-speed train seeks a new path forward

HANFORD, Calif. — Hundreds of miles from Los Angeles and San Francisco, the first leg of California's high-speed rail line is rising above the almond trees and grape vines of the Central Valley. This ...
The Fresno Bee

More money, less red tape. Here’s CA high-speed rail’s wish list for success

The High-Speed Rail Authority CEO has made changes to the agency in the past year. Project needs faster permitting, eminent domain rulings and strong state funding. Central Valley line set for 2032, ...
Bloomberg L.P.

California-to-Vegas High-Speed Rail Costs Jump $5.5 Billion

The price tag for building a private high-speed passenger railroad from Southern California to Las Vegas has swelled by nearly 35%. Brightline West ’s 218-mile (351 kilometer) railroad will now cost ...