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California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)

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Sacramento, CA 95814
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is responsible for planning, designing, building and operation of the first high-speed rail system in the nation. California high-speed rail will connect the mega-regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands. By 2029, the system will run from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours at speeds capable of over 200 miles per hour. The system will eventually extend to Sacramento and San Diego, totaling 800 miles with up to 24 stations. In addition, the Authority is working with regional partners to implement a state-wide rail modernization plan that will invest billions of dollars in local and regional rail lines to meet the state’s 21st century transportation needs.

Press Releases

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completed overpass
The Avenue 56 grade separation is the first high-speed rail structure to be completed in Tulare County.
June 19, 2025
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the completed Ninth Avenue viaduct
The California High-Speed Rail Authority says the FRA’s potential grant termination is “unwarranted and unjustified.”
June 16, 2025
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According to the Federal Railroad Administration, the report contains nine key findings including missed deadlines, budget shortfalls and overrepresentation of projected ridership...
June 5, 2025
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A rendering of a CHSRA train.
The high-speed rail system will operate on 100 percent renewable energy.
April 23, 2025
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project stakeholders stand in a line for a picture with words high-speed rail authority and city of Millbrae reach settlement agreement
The agreement outlines how the city and authority will coordinate on key project deliverables.
April 18, 2025
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CHSRA has celebrated 16 more graduates of its Central Valley Training Center pre-apprenticeship program, surpassing 250 program graduates since it first began in 2020.
The 10-week program is made possible through a partnership with CHSRA, allowing students to work hands-on with journeyman-level workers from 10 different construction trades.
April 8, 2025
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Progress is being made to CHSRA’s high-speed rail project as it continues to complete projects like its Fargo Avenue overcrossing project, spanning 205 feet long and more than 40 feet wide.
Progress is being made to CHSRA’s high-speed rail project as it continues to complete projects like its Fargo Avenue overcrossing project, spanning 205 feet long and more than...
Feb. 4, 2025
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Caltrain's electric train.
The State Rail Plan, released by state Gov. Gavin Newsom, calls for providing mobility to every region of the state by creating a fully integrated, zero-emission rail network...
Jan. 10, 2025
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CHSRA celebrates 12 new graduates of the Central Valley Training Center pre-apprenticeship program
The Central Valley Training Center pre-apprenticeship program has seen 235 students complete the program.
Jan. 2, 2025
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CHSRA breaks ground on McKinley Avenue and Golden State Boulevard Grade Separation project.
The grade separation will serve as a four-lane roadway, while the bridge will also have pedestrian access and bike lanes.
Dec. 12, 2024

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CHSRA has completed two separation projects as part of the third and fourth structures to be completed in 2025.
The Belmont Avenue Grade Separation and the Central Avenue Grade Separation projects are now open to the public and are the third and fourth structures to be completed in 2025...
May 28, 2025
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Cody Kroll (top left), Bob Ernst (top center), Angelica Love (top right), Peter Whippy (bottom center) and Mike Hursh (bottom right).
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Feb. 14, 2025
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MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan will generate $106 billion in economic activity and more than 70,000 jobs statewide
CHSRA’s high-speed rail project will bring nearly $22 billion in total economic activity while MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan will generate $106 billion in economic activity.
Jan. 27, 2025
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California Governor Newsom makes announcement at podium with project banner in the background
The California High-Speed Rail Authority officially kicked off the next phase of the project to prepare for track and systems construction while the Cascadia High-Speed Rail project...
Jan. 9, 2025
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A rendering of what California's future high-speed trains may look like.
The report, “Speeding Up Domestic High-Speed Rail Project delivery,” outlines five recommendations to help accelerate high-speed rail projects.
July 9, 2024
Brightline West
Brightline West breaks ground on first high-speed rail system in U.S.
The 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 in the western portion of the U.S.
April 23, 2024
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Boris Lipkin, Northern California Regional Director, California High-Speed Rail Authority
Aug. 22, 2023
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A rendering of an aerial view of the future Los Angeles Union Station. [image: HDR]
The project will add capacity to the station for existing rail services, as well as future high-speed rail services.
April 28, 2022
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A rendering of future high-speed rail service in the Fresno Trench.
The project’s Cooperative Agreement was terminated in 2019 under the Trump Administration, which found the project’s sponsor was not in compliance with the agreement terms.
June 14, 2021

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California High-Speed Rail recognizes 14th cohort to complete Central Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
The Central Valley Training Center pre-apprenticeship program has seen 223 students complete the program.
Oct. 1, 2024
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A rendering of a CHSRA train.
The annual report details the cumulative and annual progress the high-speed rail project has made on its social, economic and environmental goals in the past year.
Sept. 27, 2024
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CHSRA, city of Brisbane, Calif., settles city’s lawsuit regarding high-speed rail project.
The authority and the city have developed a framework for their future collaboration on compatible projects.
Sept. 9, 2024
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CHSRA reaches agreement with Grassland Water District in environmental settlement.
The agreement makes commitments to avoid and reduce impacts in the sensitive Grassland Ecological Area as the CHSRA works to connect the high-speed rail system from the Central...
Sept. 4, 2024
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Ian Choudri was named CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Choudri brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to the role and will succeed Brian Kelly, who has spent six years with the agency.
Aug. 9, 2024
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California State Transportation Agency, CHSRA renew agreement with FRA.
The renewed agreements allows the California State Transportation Agency and CHSRA to continue assuming the FRA’s federal environmental review responsibilities under the National...
July 25, 2024
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CHSRA celebrates 14 students for completing Central Valley Training Center’s pre-apprenticeship program.
The Central Valley Training Center pre-apprenticeship program now has 206 graduates to date.
July 3, 2024
This will be the last environmental clearance between downtown San Francisco and downtown Los Angeles.
June 28, 2024
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CHSRA releases final environmental documents for Palmdale to Burbank segment.
The document will be presented before the CHSRA Board of Directors for consideration during a two-day board meeting June 26 and 27.
May 29, 2024
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A rendering of what California's future high-speed trains may look like.
CHSRA will be awarding a contract for its high-speed train sets by the end of 2024.
April 15, 2024
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CHSRA has released a shortlist of qualified bidders that includes Alstom and Siemens Mobility for its $3.1 billion high-speed rail trainsets.
The Trainset and Related Services contract will be funded in part by the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program grant the authority received in December...
Jan. 9, 2024
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USDOT has awarded CHSRA $3.1 billion in funding for 220-mph electrified high-speed rail system project.
This grant is the largest grant the CHSRA has received from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Dec. 7, 2023
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The CHSRA Board of Directors have issued an RFQ for the 220-mph electrified high-speed rail system project.
Responses for the CHSRA's electrified high-speed rail system project with SOQ's are due by Jan. 22, 2024.
Nov. 3, 2023
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A rendering of California's first electric trainsets.
The preliminary design plans for CHSRA's electrified trainsets will be worked into the procurement process, with a release for a RFP expected in early 2024.
Oct. 30, 2023
The report, The Economic and Environmental Potential of High-Speed Rail, outlines the potential benefits, which include job growth and increased economic activity.
Oct. 13, 2023
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CHSRA's construction on the CP 1 Avenue 15.5 project.
The partnership is possible in part to the establishment of the CHSRA’s Community Benefits Agreement that promotes employment and business opportunities during construction while...
Sept. 5, 2023
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The CHSRA Board of Directors have approved the release of a Request for Qualifications for the nation’s first 220 mph electrified high-speed trainsets.
The RFQ is the first step in a two-step procurement process as the authority anticipates getting Statements of Qualifications from prospective trainset manufacturers in November...
Aug. 25, 2023
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CHSRA, in collaboration with California Rail Builders and the city of Wasco, celebrated the completion of the Poso Avenue grade separation project.
The Poso Avenue underpass will serve as a grade separation, taking traffic and pedestrians under the BNSF freight railroad and future high-speed rail tracks.
Aug. 8, 2023
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CHSRA has contracted Arup to support their sustainability program.
Arup will lead a team of 12 consultants to support the delivery of sustainability services along the entire high-speed rail syste
July 19, 2023
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The 11 students who completed the Central Valley Training Center’s 12-week, pre-apprenticeship program at their graduation ceremony.
The program is aimed at serving veterans, at-risk young adults, minority and low-income populations in the Central Valley and provides hands-on construction industry training ...
July 12, 2023
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The 8th Cohort graduating class.
Since the start of the training center in 2020, 123 students have graduated from the no-cost program that provides hands-on construction industry training for those looking to...
May 2, 2023
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The companies will collaborate on the planning, architecture and engineering of the stations.
April 7, 2023
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Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose speaks at the press conference.
Most of these jobs have gone to Central Valley residents and men and women from disadvantaged communities.
Feb. 15, 2023
The extension covers 33.9 miles and will include 40 structures.
Dec. 21, 2022
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A preliminary conceptual rendering of Fresno Station as part of the high-speed rail project in the Central Valley.
Foster + Partners and Arup was awarded the two phase contract to advance the design work at the four station sites then the final design and construction ready documents of the...
Oct. 24, 2022
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If approved by the board in August, this project section and its environmental document will complete full environmental clearance for high-speed rail in Northern California.
June 14, 2022
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The project has invested more than $8.5 billion in the planning and construction of the nation’s first clean, electrified high-speed rail system.
The report, issued earlier this year, illustrates the economic benefits of the high-speed rail program on a national, statewide and regional level, showing a rise in jobs and ...
Feb. 22, 2022
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Sixty percent of Phase 1 for the system from San Francisco to Los Angeles and Anaheim is now environmentally cleared.
Jan. 24, 2022
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A rendering of the project near Corcoran, Calif.
The plan prioritizes getting trains operational on the Central Valley segment.
Feb. 10, 2021
BNSF Railway is replacing 12,000 railroad ties between Fullerton and Riverside from Sunday, May 22 until Thursday, May 26. Tie replacement is done as general maintenance to ensure...
May 10, 2016
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Attendees of the ground breaking on the nation’s first HSR system in California sign the rails.
Marking significant progress toward modernizing California’s transportation infrastructure, CHSRA joined hundreds of supporters and government, student, community, transportation...
Jan. 6, 2015