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A look at the top stories RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 20.
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Presidential perspective on Calif. high-speed rail
The White House demonstrated its support for high-speed rail this week.
FRA and California resolve dispute over Cooperative Agreement
The FRA and California are ready to work together again toward the development of high-speed rail.
California High-Speed Rail Authority No. 2 executive departs suddenly
Major news from the CHSRA this week.
Will Biden’s infrastructure plan save California’s high-speed rail project?
A massive dose of federal funding in the coming years could save California’s high-speed rail line. However, that injection has not been made available yet, and may never get congressional approval.
California High-Speed Rail Authority facing more project delays
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has been plagued with construction delays for several years.
Watch: California High-Speed Rail Authority releases March 2021 construction update
Earlier this week, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) released its March 2021 Construction Update highlighting ongoing progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
California High-Speed Rail Authority meets federal funding deadline well ahead of schedule
About ten days ago, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) secured federal funding prior to the deadline.
Going cheap on section of high-speed rail project in Calif. has created hefty cost overruns
Dealing with an environmentally sensitive area, California’s high-speed rail project is polluting its budget.
Texas Central—the ‘other’ U.S. high-speed rail project
When it comes to high-speed rail in the U.S., the California High-Speed Rail Authority gets a lot of attention in the press.
Outside issues might put grade-separation plan for Palo Alto, Calif., on hold
The city of Palo Alto, Calif., wants to rule on grade separation alternatives before the years is over, but Caltrain and the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) are getting in the way.
Bells & Whistles—High-speed rail authority has its say
Two CN workers performing grade crossing work are struck and injured. Process has begun to permanently close railroad lift bridge in New Jersey. California High-Speed Rail Authority responds to bridge issue. FTA
California sells $600 million in bonds to fund high-speed rail
California sold $600 million in bonds to fund the California high-speed rail project on March 26, as part of a wider $843 million bond sale.
FRA pulls funding plug on California HSR
For all intents and purposes, California’s high-speed rail project is dead. At least that’s the consensus among several observers of the U.S. high-speed rail scene, which, sadly, appears to be based more
Michael Baker hires rail vets for California practice
Michael Baker International, an engineering and design consultant, has hired two well-known veterans of the California high-speed rail scene to help build its business in the West. Thomas Post, P.E., will serve
Plans for Downtown Bakersfield HSR station approved
The Bakersfield, Calif., City Council voted May 9 to approve the “Making Downtown Bakersfield” Station Area Vision Plan and Environmental Impact Report to continue revitalization efforts in the city.
High-speed mapping for high-speed rail
The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is planning the first dedicated high-speed rail system in the U.S. When completed, it will enable passengers to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours, at speeds greater than 200 mph.
Draft Supplemental document released for Fresno-Bakersfield section of California HSR project as state seeks to take over environmental reviews
The state of California is looking to assume federal environmental responsibilities for the California high-speed rail project.
California high-speed project meets ARRA funding deadline
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) says it has met federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 requirements by fully investing the more than $2.55 billion granted to the state since 2009 to build the nation’s first high-speed rail system.
Geotechnical work underway along portion of California project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and its contractor Kleinfelder are currently performing geotechnical work along State Route 152 in the Pacheco Pass.