Latest California News
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California High-Speed Rail Completes 60th Major Structure in Central Valley
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Road 26 grade separation in Madera County: the 60th major structure constructed.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail's New Delivery Strategy
All Routes Considered takes a deep dive into California High-Speed Rail's new delivery strategy following the USHR Conference.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Board Changes for New Project Phase
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has changed its Board of Directors as it moves towards track laying and rail systems delivery.
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California: Parsons Awarded Contract for Pomona–Claremont Light Rail Extension
Parsons will carry out design and engineering work for the Foothill Gold Line light rail extension in eastern Los Angeles County.
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California High Speed Rail Moves Towards Track Laying Phase
A key logistics facility has been completed for California’s high-speed rail project, enabling the installation of track and systems.
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San Francisco Bay Area Transit Avoids Service Cuts with $590m State Loan
A $590 million state loan agreement will support BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit, helping Bay Area transit agencies avoid service cuts.
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California's $1 Billion Transport Funding Package Includes Rail Investment
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved a transport funding package worth nearly 1 billion USD.
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California Directs $202 Million Towards Lower-Emission Rail and Transit
California is investing 202 million USD in rail and public transport projects aimed at reducing emissions and improving mobility.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Add Daily Los Angeles–San Diego Roundtrip
A new daily Amtrak Pacific Surfliner roundtrip between Los Angeles and San Diego will be introduced from 26 January 2026.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Drops Legal Challenge Over Withdrawn Federal Funding
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has voluntarily dismissed its legal challenge to the termination of federal grant funding.
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California High-Speed Rail Opens Route to Private Investment
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has begun a formal process to attract private investors and developers.
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Draft Environmental Study Published for Los Angeles–Anaheim High-Speed Rail
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a draft environmental study for the high-speed rail section from Los Angeles to Anahei…
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New Bridge in San Juan to Improve Rail Reliability Along LOSSAN Corridor
Train traffic has begun operating across the brand-new Suan Juan Creek Bridge, replacing infrastructure that had stood for 100 years.
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California Passenger Rail Enters New Phase with Gold Runner Rebrand
The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) has rebranded the Amtrak San Joaquins service to Gold Runner, effective 3 November 2025.
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California High-Speed Rail Completes Its Ninth Structure in 2025
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has completed the Hanford Armona Road grade separation in Kings County.
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California High-Speed Rail Supports Small Business Participation
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has hosted its annual Small Business Diversity and Resources Fair in Burlingame.
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Ribbon Cut on LA Metro A Line Extension to Pomona
LA Metro has cut the ribbon on its new nine-mile A line extension connecting Glendora to Pomona.
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Caltrain Marks First Year of Electrified Service with Higher Ridership
Caltrain has marked the first anniversary of its electrified service, with improvements in ridership, service and sustainability.
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Steady Funding Agreement
California’s high-speed rail programme has secured a stable source of funding, with an annual allocation of 1 billion USD through to 2045.
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California: US DOT Withdraws Funding for Four Additional Rail Projects
The US DOT is withdrawing federal funding for four additional projects linked to California’s High-Speed Rail programme.
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California High-Speed Rail Update Sets Out Path to 2039 Connections
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a supplemental update, setting out a pathway to commercial success.
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LAX Metro Transit Center Opening Spurs Significant Rise in K Line Ridership
The opening of the LAX/Metro Transit Center on 6 June 2025 has led to a substantial increase in ridership on the Los Angeles Metro K Line.
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LA Metro A Line Extension to Pomona to Open on 19 September
LA Metro has confirmed that its A Line light rail service will extend to Pomona from 19 September 2025, serving four new stations.
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US DOT Terminates $4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The US DOT is terminating approximately 4 billion USD in unspent federal funding allocated to the California High-Speed Rail project.