π Building the USβs first 200+mph; 100% renewably powered #HSR π SFβοΈCentral ValleyβοΈLA, 500+ miles, under 3β£ hours β‘οΈ & decarbonize transportation #BuildHSR
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Winter 2026 California High-Speed Rail Progress Report
The video features updates on:
ποΈ Construction in the Central Valley
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Railhead + Track & Systems
π Los Angeles to Anaheim Environmental Documents
Watch now: bit.ly/4bLMrj7
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Special thanks to the construction workers working on the HSR project + staff, journeyman-level workers & all teaching the next gen. of trades workers at the Central Valley Training Center!
Together, we are building the future of transportation! #ConstructionAppreciationWeek π¦Ί
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Happy Labor Day! π¦Ί
Today, we honor the skilled workers whose dedication is building one of the most transformative infrastructure projects in the Western Hemisphere!
19K+ jobs have been created across California, supporting families, communities, & the state's future. π€
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Learn more about the California Highway Patrol and California Department of Motor Vehicles' Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot program!
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Speed increases both the risk and severity of a crash. Under DMVβs FAST pilot program, CHP citations for speeds over 100 mph are automatically referred to DMV for review and possible action against the driverβs license.
Slow down. Get there safely.
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Weβre proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency that deepens coordination on environmental clearances, station integration, & design, particularly at the Palmdale Station.
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More: hsr.ca.gov/2026/07/20/news-rβ¦
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COMPLETE: State Route 43 at Jersey Ave Grade Separation
π Kings County, CA
The grade separation spans 437 feet long, more than 43 feet wide and will carry highway traffic over future high-speed rail tracks! #InfrastructureWeek
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In March, the Authority hosted a Tracks to Opportunity Network Summit in Pasadena with 400+ attendees.
The summit included:
π° Financial resource workshops
π€ Interactive exhibitors
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Primes seeking opportunities with small businesses + more!
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"I respect and appreciate the boardβs role in oversight, but we have to let this high-speed rail team get to work.β -Board Member Emily Cohen
Read more at: bit.ly/4tIRTtv (Fresno Bee)
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REMINDER: Today is the last full day to submit public comment on the California High-Speed Rail Authority's Draft 2026 Business Plan.
To review the plan and leave a comment visit: hsr.ca.gov/communications-ouβ¦
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California High-Speed Rail will run on 100% clean energy, saving 500,000 metric tons of CO2e annually with:
π 1.4 billion vehicle miles traveled reduced
βοΈ 14,000 air trips reduced
With HSR, Californians will be able to crisscross the state cleanly & greenly. #EarthDay
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This project is committed to reducing emissions in construction and operations.
Over 90% of our construction fleet are EPA Tier 4 compliant, reducing harmful pollutants as we build Californiaβs clean transportation future.
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As part of our commitment to meeting Californiaβs climate goals, weβre reducing GHGs through:
π½ Agricultural land preservation
πΏ Habitat preservation
β»οΈ Recycling and reusing construction waste
These efforts have already avoided nearly 250,000 tons of emissions!
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Antonio Buelna has been appointed Chief of Infrastructure Maintenance for the Authority!
He previously served as the Asst. Director of Capital Projects for the City of Fresno & held several positions at the Union Pacific Railroad, including Director of Rail Management & more!
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Marilyn Norris has been appointed Chief of Safety and Security for the Authority!
She brings a wealth of experience in transportation and safety, including leadership positions at ConGlobal, REMPREX, Amazon, and more! Welcome aboard!
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CA High-Speed Rail is accelerating progress daily, with 59 completed structures & counting. But that's not all:
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171-miles under construction & design
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68% of guideway completed
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91% of utilities relocated
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99% of right-of-way purchased
Watch: piped.video/lMf3rnWBDbY?si=ZT9Lβ¦
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California High-Speed Rail is creating good-paying jobs for hardworking members of the trades.
π οΈ16,000+ jobs created
ποΈ1,600+ daily-workers dispatched
These jobs mean steady, mortgage-paying careers for thousands of Californian families. #BuildHSR
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The Shaw Avenue Grade Separation is underway!
This week, 20 of the 36 pre-cast, concrete girders were delivered and placed at the grade separation in Fresno. These girders were more than 150 feet long and weighed more than 167,000 pounds each.
#BuildHSR
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As we move closer to operations, high-speed rail is already boosting Californiaβs economy.
π$24.6 BILLION in economic output
π·$9.5 BILLION in labor income
And over 98% of project investments are supporting California workers and businesses. πͺ
#BuildHSR
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REMINDER: The California High-Speed Rail Authority released the Draft 2026 Business Plan for a 60-day public comment period running now through 4/29/26.
To review the plan and leave a comment visit: bit.ly/4rW2pwg
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Today, the Authority hosted the Tracks to Opportunity Networking Summit in Pasadena, CA!
400+ small business representatives joined us to learn about opportunities to work on the California high-speed rail project + more! Get more info at hsr.ca.gov!
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Find the latest on the high-speed rail project, get information on upcoming procurement opportunities, and take a look at some of the small businesses working on the project in our March 2026 Small Business Newsletter!
π bit.ly/3NC20jY
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