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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

Audit request for Calif. bullet train now includes key Democrat

The request comes a week after the rail authority disclosed that the cost of building the first 119 miles in the Central Valley is forecast to jump by $4 billion.

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ArticlesSeptember 27, 2017

High-Speed Rail: At a Crossroads

Major corridor programs — such as California High-Speed Rail and the Northeast Corridor — are actively advancing visionary futures for public transportation. Yet, future federal funding for HSR remains clouded in the complexities of the federal appropriations process.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Transportation expert Barbour joins HNTB

Has more than three decades of experience in rail and highway design and construction management working with local agencies, contractors, military and consultants.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

Calif. High-Speed Rail CEO announces departure

Jeff Morales was named CEO in May 2012 and will work closely with the authority’s board to ensure the smooth transition of a successor. He will remain on board until June 2.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

California's high-speed rail line set to begin laying track

Gov. Jerry Brown's finance department approved the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s request to spend $2.6 billion on track work in the Central Valley on Friday.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2016

Calif. high-speed group approves plans to unlock billions in bond funds

Board members approved funding plans for the Central Valley and San Francisco-San Jose segments, as well as authorizing the issuance of a “request for qualifications” from potential train-operating companies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2016

Calif. High Speed Rail Authority reverses plans to buy foreign train parts

The change came after Democratic lawmakers became outraged over the plan.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Calif. High Speed Rail Authority seeks Buy America exemption for train parts

The rail authority’s 2016 business plan estimated the trains would cost about $3.4 billion, making them one of the most expensive parts of the system.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Calif. HSR lawsuit delays cost $63 million, 17 months

The lawsuit had tied up access to financing and officials said nearly 500 appraisals for land along the route became outdated during that time.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2016

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority acquires radio spectrum for train communications

The agreement with Access 700 LLC, a subsidiary of Access Spectrum LLC, for 44 frequencies covering the lower section of the state, is critical for the development of secure and reliable train communication systems, such as PTC.

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