What’s New
The California High-Speed Rail Authority released a video on Friday detailing the Palmdale to Los Angeles sections of the transport project.
The video—roughly four minutes long—provides highlights and key stats about the route, which consists of around 30 miles of tunnels and is part of a long-awaited high-speed megaproject years in the making.
Newsweek has contacted the California High-Speed Rail Authority for comment outside of usual business hours.
Why It Matters
The high-speed rail project, which had its funding approved in 2008, aims to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, with future expansions planned to reach San Diego and Sacramento.
Initially slated for completion by 2020, the project now targets a launch of the initial operating segment between Merced and Bakersfield between 2030 and 2033, according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2024 business plan.
This project seeks to establish the nation’s first high-speed rail network, providing an efficient, eco-friendly mode of transportation. It …
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