Federal Funds for California High-Speed Rail Project Under Immediate Threat
Federal Funds for California High-Speed Rail Project Under Immediate Threat The future of California’s ambitious high-speed rail project is in jeopardy as the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has formally put the state on notice, citing a breach of federal grant agreements. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on June 4, 2025, that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has ‘no viable path to complete this project on time or on budget,’ threatening to divert nearly $4 billion in federal funds to…