Recent developments in California's transportation infrastructure highlight significant progress in rail projects across the state. Congressman Ken Calvert announced securing $5 million for the Coachella Valley Rail project, aiming to enhance connectivity across the Valley. Concurrently, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CaHSRA) celebrates a major milestone in the Caltrain electrification project, with a $714M investment to modernize rail travel in Northern California. This electrification is seen as a pivotal step for the future of High-Speed Rail in California. Further advancements include the California High-Speed Rail Authority's move to solicit proposals for purchasing high-speed trains capable of traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles in under 3 hours. This initiative marks a significant step towards realizing the nation's first 220 mph electrified train service, promising a substantial reduction in travel time between two of California's largest cities.
Traveling from L.A. to the Bay Area in under three hours is one step closer to becoming a reality. The board of directors for the CA High-Speed Rail Authority is releasing a request for proposals to build the nation's first 220 mph electrified trains. https://t.co/xnG35fkddB https://t.co/rjHVdCHlwy
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is now allowed to solicit proposals from two contractors to purchase the first batch of trains for testing and eventual passenger service. https://t.co/a0LxH9tVOJ
Informative piece from @KTLA on how we're moving closer to purchasing the trains that will take Californians from San Francisco to Los Angeles in under 3 hours. #BuildHSR https://t.co/VlXRUDniyl
Let's Go @Caltrain!! A win for Caltrain electrification is a win for High-Speed Rail in California! This is HSR infrastructure @CAHSRA invested $714M in to modernize rail travel in Northern California. #proudpartners https://t.co/9OzU07xj0W
The $5 million I was able to secure for the Coachella Valley Rail project will help move us closer to providing rail service connecting communities across the Valley. More work is needed, but I'm confident by working together we can get it done. https://t.co/rUsB1OnrGl