For the second time in a decade, the city of Merced is grappling with the possibility that it could be excluded from the California high-speed rail project’s initial operating segment in the Central ...

Merced-to-Bakersfield rail may open by Jan. 1, 2032, nearly two years before deadline Segment unlikely to turn profit, but expansion to L.A. and Bay Area can Key funding hinges on Cap-and-Trade ...

This project is many years behind schedule in carrying its first passenger, and even then, it will likely be in 2033 and only ...

Since becoming its CEO last year, Ian Choudri has made changes at California's High-Speed Rail Authority. He reorganized agency leadership, brought in experts from the U.S. military and the private ...

California rail authority favored Bay Area route over mandated Merced connection. Merced officials criticized lack of communication and questioned commitment. ACE rail expansion offers alternative ...

The High-Speed Rail Authority CEO has made changes to the agency in the past year. Project needs faster permitting, eminent domain rulings and strong state funding. Central Valley line set for 2032, ...