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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.

February 4, 2026 | Financial

Loan agreement averts transit crisis in San Francisco Bay Area

$US 590m agreement between the state of California and the Metropolitan Transportation Committee will retain current service levels in fiscal 2027.

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State to focus on other sources after federal funding worth $US 4bn is withdrawn.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

November 24, 2025 | Financial

Brightline West seeks more funding

Bond exchange buys more time to obtain debt, equity and federal loan funding for high-speed project.

November 12, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Lima commuter project stalls

Second-hand rolling stock found to be in poor condition as California bans further sales.

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.

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