17 years after California voters approved $10 billion for high speed rail, no tracks have been laid

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The project's price tag now exceeds $100 billion, more than triple the initial estimate.

Choudri aims to fulfill the original vision of building a pioneering system — already common in Europe and Asia — that spurs economic growth, curbs planet-warming emissions from cars and planes, and saves drivers hours on the road.

Another rail line in Florida operating at speeds up to 125 miles (201 kilometers) per hour shuttles people from Orlando to Miami.

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Author / Journalist: Sophie Austin, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: High-Speed Rail Funding Government spending California Trains

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Published On: 2025-04-30 @ 10:10:26 (14 hours ago)

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