Who Could Operate California’s High-Speed Trains? Keolis and SNCF Outline Their Role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20260 As California explores new delivery models for its high-speed rail network, two of Europe’s largest rail operators have provided further detail on the role they could play in shaping the future operation of the system. Keolis and SNCF Voyageurs have confirmed they will provide operations and maintenance (O&M) expertise as part
California High-Speed Rail Approves Procurement for Merced–Madera Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the next stage of procurement for a major construction contract covering the Merced to Madera extension. The Authority’s Board of Directors has authorised the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a collaborative design-build civil works contract, which will cover grading, structures and
California High-Speed Rail Identifies Private Consortium for Future Network Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has identified a consortium of private companies that could help finance and develop sections of the state’s high-speed rail network beyond the Central Valley. During a recent board meeting, CEO Ian Choudri affirmed that the agency intends to award a co-development agreement to Momentum Alliance Partners
California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Track and Systems Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved an American-led consortium to deliver track and systems installation for the state’s high-speed rail programme. This milestone marks a transition from civil engineering works to rail systems installation on the Central Valley alignment. The consortium, comprising Kiewit, Stacy Witbeck and Herzog, will install electrified track
California High-Speed Rail Completes 60th Major Structure in Central Valley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Road 26 grade separation in Madera County, marking the 60th major structure finished along the first 119 miles of active high-speed rail construction in California’s Central Valley. The newly opened overpass, located north of Madera between Club Drive and Avenue 18½, is designed
PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail’s New Delivery Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20260 Welcome back to All Routes Considered – a podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network! We bring you the latest news, trending topics and in-depth discussion on the biggest events in transport from across the rail, bus and airport sectors. [embedded content] In this latest episode, we discuss the latest changes to
California High-Speed Rail CEO Provides Project Update at USHSR Conference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20260 At last week’s USHSR Conference, Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, provided a project update focused on construction delivery, procurement reform, and private-sector partnerships. Earlier this month, the project proposed key changes to construction sequencing, funding strategy and delivery timelines to allow key tunnel sections towards San Francisco
California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Board Changes for New Project Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced changes to its Board of Directors as the state’s rail programme moves from major civil construction towards track laying and rail systems delivery. In a statement issued on 8 May, Authority Chief Executive Ian Choudri thanked outgoing Board Chair Tom Richards and Board Vice
California High-Speed Rail Plan Outlines Revised Approach Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 A new draft business plan for California’s high-speed rail project proposes changes to construction sequencing, funding strategy and delivery timelines, as state officials consider the next phase of the scheme. The document, published on 29 April 2026 by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, sets out a shift from the current legal
California High-Speed Rail Cost Estimate Reduced by $1.7 Billion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its Draft 2026 Business Plan for a 60-day public review and comment period, setting out updated cost projections and delivery proposals for the state’s high-speed rail programme. The estimated cost of delivering Phase 1 of the system, linking San Francisco with Los Angeles and
California High Speed Rail Moves Towards Track Laying Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20260 Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the completion of a key logistics facility for California’s high-speed rail project, enabling the next phase of construction to begin with the installation of track and systems. The Southern Railhead Facility, located near Wasco in Kern County, has been completed after a year of construction. The
California High-Speed Rail Authority Drops Legal Challenge Over Withdrawn Federal Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has voluntarily dismissed its legal challenge to the termination of federal grant funding for the state’s high-speed rail programme, according to court records filed on 23 December 2025. The action had been brought against the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) after
California High-Speed Rail Opens Route to Private Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20260 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has begun a formal process to attract private investors and developers, with the aim of bringing a private partner consortium on board by summer 2026. On 19 December, the Authority issued a Request for Qualifications for a Co-Development Agreement (CDA). The procurement is intended to identify
High-Speed Rail Authority Invites Bids for Retrofit and Restoration of Fresno Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued an invitation to bid on a construction contract for the retrofitting and restoration of the Fresno Depot. The successful party would also be responsible for utility relocations and connections, demolition, ADA improvement, park/plaza space development, multimodal parking and EV charging at the future station
Draft Environmental Study Published for Los Angeles–Anaheim High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a draft environmental document for the proposed high-speed rail section between Los Angeles and Anaheim. The document was published on 5 December 2025 and is available for public review and comment until 3 February 2026. California High-Speed Rail © State of California The Draft Environmental Impact Report
California High-Speed Rail Authority Issues RFP for Track and Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has taken a significant step towards installing electrified track on the state’s emerging high-speed rail network. The Authority has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) valued at approximately 3.5 billion USD, inviting qualified firms to bid for the construction of track and systems along the Central
California High-Speed Rail’s 2026 Plan to Outline Path to San Francisco and LA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20250 Earlier this week, California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri provided a project update in interview with Executive Director Blake Zane on The Maddy Report. The Maddy Report is a weekly public affairs show on KFSN ABC 30 that analyses how state and federal policies impact California through in-depth, balanced discussions
California High-Speed Rail Completes Its Ninth Structure in 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has completed the Hanford Armona Road grade separation in Kings County, opening the structure to traffic less than a year after work began. The project marks the ninth structure completed in 2025 and the third in Kings County alone, contributing to a total of 58
California High-Speed Rail Begins Procurement for 2026 Track Installation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has approved plans to begin procurement of track and other key system components, marking a step towards installing the first electrified high-speed railway in the United States. At a meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, the Authority confirmed that invitations for bids will
California High-Speed Rail: Supplemental Update Sets Out Path to 2039 Connections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a supplemental update to its 2025 Project Update Report, setting out a pathway to connect the state’s major population centres through high-speed rail. The plan outlines a phased approach to completing connections to Northern Los Angeles County at Palmdale and to the electrified Caltrain
California High-Speed Rail Celebrates Additional Milestones Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced the completion of the Avenue 88 Grade Separation in Tulare County. The overpass is the 57th structure completed in the Central Valley, the seventh opened to traffic in 2025, and the second in Tulare County. The Avenue 88 Grade Separation is complete and open to
US DOT Terminates $4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20250 The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced it is terminating approximately 4 billion USD in unspent federal funding allocated to the California High-Speed Rail project. The decision, outlined by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on 16 July, follows a compliance review conducted by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20250 At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), expressed his full confidence in the California High-Speed Rail project, offering a compelling vision of its progress and potential. Omishakin acknowledged the scepticism that has long accompanied the high-speed rail initiative due to delays, rising
California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20250 At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), expressed his full confidence in the California High-Speed Rail project, offering a compelling vision of its progress and potential. Omishakin acknowledged the scepticism that has long accompanied the high-speed rail initiative due to delays, rising
San Francisco Bay Area Readies for California High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20250 While the California High-Speed Rail project has faced delays, cost overruns, and political scrutiny, the San Francisco Bay Area continues to ready itself to become a vital terminus. Despite the controversy surrounding the project, regional leaders are steadily preparing infrastructure for its arrival. During the APTA High-Speed Rail Seminar, Andrew Fremier,
California High-Speed Rail Disputes Proposed Termination of Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a detailed response to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) following the agency’s proposed termination of two key funding agreements. In a 14-page letter sent this week to FRA Acting Administrator Drew Feeley, Authority CEO Ian Choudri described the proposed action as unwarranted and based
Federal Review Finds California High-Speed Rail Project in Default of Grant Terms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released a compliance review into the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (CHSRA) project. The review concludes that the CHSRA is in default of the terms of its federal grant agreements and lacks a credible plan to complete the Early Operating Segment (EOS) by 2033. The California
California High-Speed Rail Authority Increases Engagement with Private Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority is increasing its engagement with the private sector as it moves ahead with plans to expand the state’s high-speed rail network. In January, more than 400 infrastructure, finance, and engineering professionals from around the globe gathered at an industry forum hosted by the Authority to explore
California High-Speed Rail Outlines Sustainability Initiatives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has presented key developments in its approach to sustainable infrastructure. The project, which is currently under construction between Merced and Bakersfield, forms part of California’s broader efforts to reduce transport-related emissions and promote economic growth. Once operational, the high-speed rail system will run on electricity generated entirely
California High-Speed Rail Reaches Agreement on Millbrae Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the City of Millbrae have reached a settlement agreement on the city’s legal challenge concerning the future high-speed rail development. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration between the two entities as planning progresses for a high-speed rail station in Millbrae. The California High-Speed Rail