High-speed rail
Basics
Progress on California’s High-Speed Rail
Some people are beginning to notice that the project is actually happening
May 12, 2022
Manchin Machinations Seem Promising for Bullet Train
Funding to the tune of $66 billion was allotted for Amtrak and other forms of passenger rail in the national infrastructure bill signed last year. Will California's bullet train will get the cash it needs to move forward?
March 8, 2022
Reality Overtakes Hyperloop
News broke over the weekend that Virgin Hyperloop has let almost half of its staff go, making over a hundred employees redundant.
The company is ostensibly turning from passenger goals to freight. But what exactly is the market for 700 mph ground freight?
February 22, 2022
Feds Pass Downpayment for Next Phase of California High-Speed Rail
The negotiations continue in D.C., but money for additional legs of California's projects should be available soon--if L.A.'s politicians get out of the way
November 8, 2021
SPUR Talk: Bullet Trains and Big Cities
A look at how high-speed rail could help transform large metropolitan areas
October 26, 2021
Commentary: the High-Speed Rail Transformation has Begun
High speed rail is coming. Check out a bit of the history.
October 7, 2021
SFO Gets Environmental Award for “Transit” Project that Prioritizes Driving
San Francisco's airport received a “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council late last week for extending its people mover train to a giant parking garage
September 28, 2021
Feds Prep $10 Billion More for High-Speed Rail
And anti-HSR legislator Anthony Rendon goes on NBC Bay Area to defend his moves to try and kill the project
September 13, 2021
Friedman Derails Bullet Train Budget
September 7, 2021
Editorial: Own it, L.A. Politicians–You’re Trying to Kill California’s Bullet Train
June 30, 2021
