Watch: 2021 highlights of high-speed rail construction in California
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is recognizing a year of progress and partnership, with a new 30-minute 2021 Year in Review special.
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Court sides with Calif. high-speed rail project, says it was ‘single object of work’ of Proposition 1A
The way something was worded was enough for a group against high-speed rail in California to have more than a few words in court. And the rhetoric may not be finished.
California high-speed rail project receives more grant money
The U.S. DOT has awarded a $24 million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Watch: High-speed rail construction progress in California
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its latest video showing where all the action is taking place on the state’s high-speed rail project.
Rail projects are in high gear in L.A. County, but will the momentum continue?
Some are now calling Los Angeles County the rail construction hub of the U.S.
Second high-speed rail segment in Calif. waiting to be cleared
The California High-Speed Rail Authority released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIR/EIS) for the approximately 14-mile Burbank-to-Los Angeles Project Section in southern California, moving the Authority one step closer to approving its fourth environmental document in two years.
Initial take on historic infrastructure bill: President Biden loosened grip on climate and dollars will not flow for months
The House of Representatives passed a historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late in the night on Nov. 5.
Bells & Whistles—Texas Central wants billions from feds, but there is fear
The top news stories Railway Track & Structures was following this week.
Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority
By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.
Bells & Whistles—Woman sues Union Pacific after suffering traumatic brain injury
Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company Video: Revised fencing for railroad tracks in Del Mar ‘would be devastating,’ says mayor
Georgia senator pushing for billions for high-speed rail line
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) is attempting to line up billions of dollars for a long-awaited high-speed rail line in the Southeast.
Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company
The Texas Supreme Court has changed course on a case involving the Texas Central high-speed rail project.
With deadline looming in 10 days, House and Senate might be struggling to pass infrastructure bill
When Oct. 31 comes to an end, Biden’s massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan will turn into a pumpkin.
Lacking support, Congressional leaders push back vote deadline on infrastructure bill
With the House of Representatives delaying a vote on a long-term infrastructure bill late last week, the Senate is now looking at a different deadline.
Bells & Whistles—Onion shippers’ railyard project may be spoiled
The top stories RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 24.
Calif. high-speed rail project preserved, restored over 2,300 acres of habitat over last year
As California kicks off Climate Week 2021, the California High-Speed Rail Authority released its latest Sustainability Report: Building an Equitable Future, detailing how this first-in-the nation project positively contributes to the climate change struggle and helps build the most technologically advanced, electrified, and equitable transportation system in California.
Group decides new I-5 bridge will not accommodate high-speed rail
When a new crossing emerges to connect the states of Washington and Oregon via I-5, there will not be any sight of high-speed rail.
What a find: Archaeologists uncover medieval church while excavating for high-speed rail project in England
The scope of our coverage does not go beyond North America, but I found something the other day that I could not help but share … so consider this the exception.
Texas Central CEO is not optimistic construction will start in six months
During a recent interview the CEO of the Texas Central high-speed rail project did not shed much light on progress. Instead, there appears to be some fog developing.
Caltrans releases latest draft plan for rail improvements; high-speed rail is a high priority
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released its latest draft plan for highway and rail improvements that will more safely, efficiently, and sustainably move people and goods between different regions in the state.