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California High-Speed Rail Future Heats Up as Fresno and Hanford Battle for Major Rail Hub

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California’s high-speed rail programme has entered another important development stage as Fresno and Kings County near Hanford compete to host a major maintenance facility capable of influencing regional employment, investment and future passenger operations. The California High-Speed Rail Authority opened public consultation on August 14, 2026, for its proposed Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility. Feedback […]

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California High-Speed Rail Unlocks $2.4 Billion Merced–Madera Expansion in Major US Rail Procurement Shift

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California’s high-speed rail programme has entered a decisive new stage after officials approved procurement for an estimated $2.4 billion civil works contract covering the Merced–Madera extension. The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board authorised the release of a Request for Qualifications for the collaborative design-build contract on June 24, 2026. The decision opens the next phase

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