Ambitions to build America's very own bullet train are on track for 2026, California's High Speed Rail Authority tells ...

An ambitious plan to bring bullet trains to the Pacific Northwest has drawn champions including former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire and Microsoft President Brad Smith. They argue high-speed rail ...

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The leader of the largest high-speed rail project in the U.S. has said the project will continue despite the Trump administration's withdrawal of funding. Ian Choudri, the CEO of the California ...

Nothing epitomizes the abject failure of California governance more than the so-called High Speed Rail Project or, as it has been derisively labeled, “High Speed Fail.” To recap, in 2008 voters ...

California's High-Speed Rail project is facing challenges, with costs currently $100 billion over budget. This video examines the reasons behind these difficulties as the initiative aims to connect ...

America’s fastest train has arrived. ‘NextGen Acela’ made its public debut on August 27, delivering modern design, more seats and an enhanced passenger experience. Hailed as a leap forward for ...

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Seventeen years ago, Californians bet on a grand vision of the future. They narrowly approved a $10 billion ...