California Governor Hopeful Vows Change of Course For High-Speed Rail
Summary
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra said he wants to change the current high-speed rail plan to finish the project on time and on budget. The project, designed to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco with a fast train, has faced many delays and cost increases since it began nearly 20 years ago.Key Facts
- The California high-speed rail project aims to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco at speeds up to 220 mph.
- Voters approved the project in 2008 with nearly $10 billion in funding through Proposition 1A.
- The project was originally expected to finish in 2020 but is now estimated to complete by early 2038.
- Costs have more than doubled since 2008, and funding has been a major challenge.
- President Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in federal funds for the rail in 2019.
- President Biden restored some funding, including $3.1 billion from a federal infrastructure law.
- The project faces a $7 billion shortfall to complete the initial 171-mile section between Merced and Bakersfield.
- Becerra did not explain how he will change the plan but promised to finish the rail on time and budget if elected governor.
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