The California high-speed rail project, initially set to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco by 2020, is making progress—albeit with significant delays and budget increases.
• Governor Gavin Newsom announced the start of track laying for a smaller section, specifically a 119-mile stretch from Madera County to Shafter, not the full line.
• The new completion target for the Merced to Bakersfield line is between 2030 and 2033, which is 10 years later than initially promised, with costs ballooning to at least $44 billion above the original budget.
• California Democrats are proposing legislation to limit public access to project-related documents, raising concerns about transparency.
• Despite growing criticism of the project's costs and delays, officials continue with plans, avoiding acknowledgment of its ongoing struggles.
The high-speed rail project remains controversial, highlighted by escalating costs and diminishing public accountability, leading many to question its viability and effectiveness.
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