California high-speed rail
Coverage of California high-speed rail in the Nexus archive.
- What's behind the $4B cut in federal funding for California's high-speed rail?
California's high-speed rail project faces a $4B federal funding cut after missing deadlines to purchase trains, leading to a funding dispute. The state dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing a new deadline.
- California high-speed rail seeks federal funds despite Trump pulling back $4B
California high-speed rail is seeking federal funds despite a $4B withdrawal by Trump. CEO Ian Choudhri asserts progress has been made and highlights opportunities for federal collaboration.
- This is why California’s wasting another $3.5B on high speed rail
California is spending an additional $3.5 billion on its high-speed rail project, which is criticized as a failure and waste. The funding is linked to supporting Governor Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions.
- California mayors revolt over Newsom bullet train plan they warn could ‘raid’ local tax bases
California mayors, including Jerry Dyer of Fresno, oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom's high-speed rail plan, warning it could divert local tax revenues to fund the $126 billion project. The High-Speed Rail Authority denies capturing local funds, while critics highlight fiscal recklessness and legal risks. The project, delayed for nearly two decades, faces scrutiny over cost overruns and funding strategies.