The CHSRA plans to complete the Central Valley segment of the line and begin revenue service as soon as possible.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) issued its draft 2026 business plan, which cuts $1.7 billion from the budget for the first phase of the project.
According to an article in Progressive Railroading, “The plan calls for completing construction of and starting revenue service along the 171-mile Merced to Bakersfield section of high-speed rail, known as the Central Valley segment, and expanding that service to major population areas as soon as possible to generate additional revenue, said Tom Richards, CHSRA board chair.”
CHSRA also plans to create new revenue through private sector partnerships such as real estate development along the route.
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