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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanSeptember 8, 2022

Project Looks to Bring High-Speed Rail to California’s High Desert

The proposed 54-mile line would connect Palmdale to the Town of Apple Valley in under 30 minutes with reliable daily frequencies. The system would also enable riders to connect to Las Vegas via the Brightline West high-speed rail system in about 110 minutes.

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Influx of Federal Funds Spurring Rail Improvements Nationwide

Rail projects are being launched in states throughout the country. Much of the funding requires a focus on projects that improve safety while also enhancing and/or upgrading rail infrastructure so the projects reflect that mandate.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2022

California HSR Releases Final EIR to Finalize Project Alignment into San Francisco

If approved, this project section and its environmental document will complete full environmental clearance for high-speed rail in Northern California.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2022

CHSRA Board Approves Next Phase of Program Based on STV’s EIR/EIS

The consultant serves as the prime consultant for this assignment on behalf of CHSRA.

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Transit Dispatchesby Jose de Jesus MartinezSeptember 22, 2020

5 Ways Effective Program Management Supports Project Owners

It’s critical that the owner’s representative on mega projects be a good listener and ready to build consensus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2019

WSP USA's L.A. office names new transportation leadership team

Members have operated in Southern California, delivering numerous complex infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2018

Calif. initiative seeks to end high-speed rail project

The proposal comes from supporters of Proposition 6, which will ask voters if they want to repeal a 12-cent gas tax hike and increases in vehicle registration fees.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority names N. Calif. regional director

Boris  Lipkin has previously served in several roles with the high-speed rail program since 2011.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Congress hearing to examine California High-Speed Rail Project

The multi-billion dollar project is the largest in the federal High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program administered by the FRA.

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ArticlesMay 30, 2018

Calif.'s High-Speed Rail Charges Up as Expertise, Leadership Look Ahead

By 2033, the first high-speed rail system in the U.S. will whisk passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours at speeds above 200 mph.

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