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California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)

July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

CHSRA to issue RfQ for $US 2.4bn civil works contract

California prepares for future expansion of its high-speed rail network using PPPs.

June 5, 2026 | High-speed

California high-speed track and systems contract awarded

A US-led consortium will be responsible for tracklaying and electrification.

May 22, 2026 | High-speed

California high-speed sleeper contract awarded

Vossloh wins contract worth €40m covering the supply of concrete sleepers and rail fastening systems.

February 6, 2026 | High-speed

California completes high-speed tracklaying base

Southern Railhead enables tracklaying to start on high-speed line.

January 7, 2026 | North America

California drops high-speed funding lawsuit

State to focus on other sources after federal funding worth $US 4bn is withdrawn.

December 10, 2025 | High-speed

Mission Possible says the CEO of California high-speed

Ian Choudri left the supply industry a year ago to step into the hot seat as the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority. In an exclusive interview with Mark Simmons, he describes his vision for the project to connect San Francisco with Los Angeles by high-speed rail.

November 27, 2025 | High-speed

Tendering starts for California high-speed track and systems contract

Contract worth up to $US 3.5bn includes electrification, signalling and communications systems.

September 12, 2025 | Financial

California provides more funding for first high-speed line

Bills before state legislature would provide $US 1bn a year until 2045.

August 26, 2025 | Financial

CHSRA sets out options to reach San Francisco and Los Angeles

New project update outlines routes to achieve a return on investment for California’s high-speed rail project.

July 18, 2025 | High-speed

US government pulls plug on California high-speed funding

Commitment to complete first section of line by end of 2033 cannot be met, says FRA.

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