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