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Washington Officials: Lessons to be Learned from California’s High-Speed Rail ‘disaster’

February 18, 2025 The Center Square
As California’s high speed rail project lays its first tracks after spending billions of dollars since 2006, Washington officials are already looking at lessons to be learned on how to avoid a similar outcome as they work on their own multi-state, multi-national bullet train.

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BNSF: $3.8 Billion Capital Investment Plan for 2025

February 8, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
BNSF Railway recently announced a $3.8 billion capital investment plan for 2025, which company officials say demonstrates its dedication to operating a safe and reliable network while ensuring it is prepared to handle anticipated customer needs.

Commuter Rail

Report: California High Speed Rail Faces $6.5 Billion Funding Gap, New Delays

February 6, 2025 The Center Square
The California inspector general tasked with reviewing the state’s high speed rail program issued a new report stating the first segment is likely to be more than three years behind schedule and faces a $6.5 billion funding gap.

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Installation to Start on Next Generation Fare Gates at BART’s Warm Springs/South Fremont Station

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Bay Area Rapid Transit will begin the installation of Next Generation Fare Gates at Warm Springs/South Fremont Station the week of Nov. 17.

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New Fare Gates Greet Travelers at BART’s SFO Station in Time for Travel Season

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Bay Area Rapid Transit has equipped its state-of-the-art next-generation fare gates at its showcase San Francisco International Airport Station just in time for the busy holiday travel season.

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Feds Announce $544.6 Million Bay Area Rapid Transit Loan

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $544.6 million loan to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District through the Build America Bureau for 775 new passenger railcars.

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California Awards More than $189 Million to LOSSAN Rail Corridor

October 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The California State Transportation Agency has awarded more than $189 million in funding to support projects that strengthen infrastructure resilience and increase passenger and freight capacity along the LOSSAN rail corridor.

Commuter Rail

Newsom Signs Bill to Revitalize LOSSAN Rail Corridor

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to revitalize the rail corridor that runs from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Commuter Rail

Feds Announce More Money For More Railroad Projects

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing the availability of more than $1 billion in funding to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail nationwide.

Commuter Rail

Caltrain Starts Fully Electrified Service on 160-Year-Old San Francisco-San Jose Rail Corridor

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Caltrain has launched its new electrified schedule, taking the 160-year-old San Francisco-to-San Jose rail corridor from diesel power to electric for the first time.

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