Latest California News
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Governor Newsom Signs Reforms Accelerating Rail Development in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a legislative package that redefines California’s approach to housing and rail infrastructure.
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San Francisco Bay Area Readies for California High-Speed Rail
The San Francisco Bay Area continues to ready itself to become a vital terminus for the California High-Speed Rail project.
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HDR Appointed to Lead Design of California’s High Desert Rail Corridor
HDR has been appointed by the High Desert Corridor JPA to deliver design services for a new intercity rail line in California.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Increases Frequency in Southern California
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency has added a 12th daily roundtrip on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service between San Diego and Los Angeles.
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First OC Streetcar Vehicle Unveiled in Santa Ana, California
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has unveiled the first vehicle for the upcoming OC Streetcar system.
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California High-Speed Rail Outlines Sustainability Initiatives
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has presented key developments in its approach to sustainable infrastructure.
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Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification
Ridership is up over 40% on the California Bay Area’s Caltrain rail service following its electrification.
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Legislators Call for $2 Billion for Public Transport Across California
Sacramento lawmakers have called upon the state to invest $2 billion to support transit initiatives across California.
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California High-Speed Rail Provides 2025 Project Update
At the start of this month, the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2025 Project Update Report was submitted to the state legislature.
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AECOM Appointed for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
AECOM has been selected as the lead designer for the final design phase of LA's East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.
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Caltrain’s Electric Fleet Exceeds Efficiency Expectations
At its monthly Board of Directors meeting, Caltrain reported that its new electric trains are exceeding efficiency expectations.
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California High-Speed Rail Contributes Billions in Economic Activity
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2024 Economic Impact Report suggests the project has generated nearly 22 billion USD.
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California State Rail Plan Proposes $307 Billion Investment
Caltrans has unveiled the 2024 California State Rail Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the state's rail network by 2050.
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Is California High-Speed Rail Still a Long Way from Reality?
Last month, Global Mobility Call provided insights into California's transport system and its future High-Speed Rail (HSR) network.
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California: Alstom to Provide Operations and Maintenance Services for Metrolink
Alstom has been awarded a new contract with Metrolink to provide operations, servicing, and maintenance for the region's rail system.
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Caltrain Launches Electric Train Fleet
On Sunday, 11 August, Caltrain officially introduced the first of its new electric trains into regular service.