California commits $20B and seeks private partners to advance high-speed rail. Federal grant rescinded and state lawsuit dropped; project proceeds without feds. Authority seeks SB198 changes to allow ...

The California Legislative Analyst's Office has cast doubt on the project's ability to realize the potential savings.

Family invested over $1 million in a new Merced business site expecting HSR buyout. Rail Authority seeks to start building more profitable routes, such as Gilroy. Merced businesses now unsure when ...