High-Speed Rail
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CA Congressman Introduces Federal Bill to Fund High-Speed Rail
No guarantees, but it could provide funding for CA's program, if it passes
February 21, 2020
CA High-Speed Rail Update: Current Plan’s Air Benefits Better Than Proposed SoCal Funding Switch
Spending $4.8 billion on electrifying HSR between Bakersfield and Merced will do more to reduce pollution and take cars off the road than moving funds to rail upgrades in L.A.
February 19, 2020
More than a Hundred Miles of California High-Speed Rail are Under Construction
Central Valley High-Speed Rail construction contracts total four billion dollars. There are currently 30 active construction sites spanning 119 miles across five counties: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern.
February 6, 2020
Some Urban Observations From My Italy Vacation
Rome, Pisa, Calci, Lucca, Venice and Florence are conducive to car-free travel. High-speed trains are great for travel between cities.
January 27, 2020
HSR Critics Watch Too Much TV
Are High-speed rail critics really this clueless about how new rail lines are built?
January 7, 2020
HSR Money-Grab Based on Outdated Regs
A followup on the gaslighting and attempts to grab money from electrification of the Central Valley HSR Spine
December 11, 2019
Skirmish Over High-Speed Rail Funds
At Assembly Transportation Committee hearing, parochial discussions continue about transferring money to Southern California commuter rail
December 4, 2019
High-Speed Rail Reporter Can’t Read a Map
October 22, 2019
HSR Finishing Designs on Alignment into San Francisco
Last night was one of several planned outreach meetings to get public feedback on passing tracks, crossings and the exact location of a Brisbane maintenance facility
August 15, 2019
In a Blow to the Bullet Train, California Might Change Its Color
LA Times pens another silly tale about California High-Speed Rail. Also, what batteries?!
August 2, 2019
