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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨

@cahsra.bsky.social
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🏗 Building the US’s first 200+mph; 100% renewably powered #HSR 📍 SF↔️Central Valley↔️LA, 500+ miles, under 3⃣ hours ⚡️ & decarbonize transportation #BuildHSR

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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today, Board Member Emily Cohen joined Authority staff for a tour of the Dutch John Cut Bridge and Hanford Viaduct in Kings County! It's always a pleasure to witness first-hand the hard work our teams put in to build the future of transportation in California! 🚅⚡ #BuildHSR
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Construction Update: Church Ave. Grade Separation 📍Fresno, CA Yesterday, crews placed a total of 801 cubic yards of concrete & sprayed a curing compound for the deck of the structure! When complete, the grade separation will take traffic over existing railroad & future high-speed rail tracks! 🚅⚡
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Join Authority representatives at public scoping meetings to learn more about the Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility (HMF) project, the site alternatives being evaluated, & how to share your input during the environmental review process. Details: bit.ly/4ifCI7U Register: bit.ly/4gwIjp7
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
✅COMPLETE: Corcoran Highway Grade Separation 📍Kings County, CA The structure spans 713 feet, more than 43 feet wide, and is the 62nd structure to be completed across the first 119 miles of active construction in the Central Valley! Learn more here: bit.ly/3S7MFd8! #BuildHSR
The Corcoran Highway Grade Separation located in Kings County.
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This week, 20 more students completed the Central Valley Training Center’s pre-apprenticeship program! 🎉🎓 These graduates are leaving with nearly a dozen certifications ready for a career in the construction trades. Congrats, cohort 22! Learn more at CVTCProgram.com! #BuildHSR
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Authority recently welcomed high school students from the Mineta Summer Transportation Academy for a presentation, Q&A with engineers on the project, and tour of high-speed rail construction! Thanks for joining us!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Authority is proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency that deepens coordination on environmental clearances, station integration, and design, particularly at the Palmdale Station. More info: hsr.ca.gov/2026/07/20/n...
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors recently approved the Track & Systems Contract for the nation’s first true high‑speed rail system, marking the transition from major civil construction to railway installation! Learn more here: hsr.ca.gov/2026/06/01/n...
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
In our July 2026 Small Business Newsletter, you'll find the latest on the high-speed rail project, get information on upcoming procurement opportunities, and take a look at some of the small businesses working on the project! 🤝🚅 Check it out here: bit.ly/3NC20jY
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The Authority Board of Directors: ✅Approved issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Merced to Madera civil works collaborative design‑build contract ✅Reviewed the kickoff of the Cal CLEAN Partnership solicitation supporting long-term system power needs 🔗 hsr.ca.gov/2026/06/25/n...
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The Authority executed a Co‑Development Agreement with Momentum Alliance Partners to help finance & deliver future high-speed rail expansion projects through potential public-private partnership models + more! 🤝🎉 Learn more: bit.ly/4vw43qz
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🚗 OPEN TO TRAFFIC: Excelsior Avenue Grade Separation 📍Kings County, CA With utility and road work wrapped up, we’re excited to shift traffic and open the newly completed Excelsior Avenue grade separation, located just east of State Route 43. Get more information at BuildHSR.com!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
With 61 projects complete and 81 miles of guideway finished, the 119 miles of initial high-speed rail is getting closer to completion every day! See the full Spring 2026 California High-Speed Rail Progress Report on our Youtube: www.youtube.com/@cahsra
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Joshua Hurlbert has been appointed Chief Technology Officer for the Authority! 🎉 Hurlbert brings extensive experience to this position after serving as the Director of Information Technology at Brightline West Trains since 2023 and holding similar roles at Ticketmaster, the U.S. Army + more!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Here's another look at the recently opened SR-43 at Jersey Avenue Grade Separation in Kings County! This grade separation brings the total number of finished structures to 61 along the first 119 miles of active construction in the Central Valley. Learn more here: bit.ly/4o3J8Ie | #BuildHSR
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors approved the first phase of the nation’s largest and only high‑speed rail track and systems installation effort — a major milestone on our path to delivering true high-speed rail. Learn more: bit.ly/3RDDHUs
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Earlier this week, we announced the opening of the Road 26 grade separation, marking the completion of the final structure in Madera County for the first 119 miles of high-speed rail construction in the Central Valley! 🎉 Learn more here: bit.ly/4tSlSOL #InfrastructureWeek
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The latest All Aboard Newsletter is out now featuring information on recent procurements, new program leaders, and updates on construction - including reaching 60 structures completed! Learn more here: bit.ly/4wY7Vlg
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
✅ COMPLETE: State Route 43 at Jersey Ave Grade Separation 📍 Kings County, CA The grade separation spans 437 feet long, more than 43 feet wide and will carry highway traffic over future high-speed rail tracks! #InfrastructureWeek
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
✅ The Road 26 Grade Separation in Madera County is complete! This grade separation brings the total number of structures completed to 60 and is the 11th and final grade separation in Madera County for the first 119 miles of high-speed rail construction in the Central Valley! #InfrastructureWeek
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Congrats to the latest cohort to complete the Central Valley Training Center (CVTC) pre-apprenticeship program! 🎉 To date, over 300 students have completed the 10-week, no cost program in the city of Selma. Learn more at cvtcprogram.com!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
In March, the Authority hosted a Tracks to Opportunity Network Summit in Pasadena with 400+ attendees. The summit included: 💰 Financial resource workshops 🤝 Interactive exhibitors 🚅 Primes seeking opportunities with small businesses + more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lKG...
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Creating Tracks to Opportunities at High-Speed Rail Networking Summit
YouTube video by California High-Speed Rail Authority
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Antonio Buelna has been appointed Chief of Infrastructure Maintenance for the Authority! He previously served as the Assistant Director of Capital Projects for the City of Fresno and held several positions at the Union Pacific Railroad, including Director of Rail Management and more!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Marilyn Norris has been appointed Chief of Safety and Security for the Authority! She brings a wealth of experience in transportation and safety, including leadership positions at ConGlobal, REMPREX, Amazon, and more! Welcome aboard!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
California High-Speed Rail is accelerating progress daily, with 59 completed structures and counting. But that's not all: ✅ 171-miles under construction & design ✅ 68% of guideway completed ✅ 91% of utilities relocated ✅ 99% of right-of-way purchased Watch now: youtu.be/lMf3rnWBDbY?...
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The Future of Transportation Is Growing from the Ground Up in California’s Central Valley
YouTube video by California High-Speed Rail Authority
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
California High-Speed Rail is creating good-paying jobs for hardworking members of the trades. 🛠️16,000+ jobs created 🏗️1,600+ daily-workers dispatched These jobs mean steady, mortgage-paying careers for thousands of Californian families. #BuildHSR
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The Shaw Avenue Grade Separation is underway! This week, 20 of the 36 pre-cast, concrete girders were delivered and placed at the grade separation in Fresno. These girders were more than 150 feet long and weighed more than 167,000 pounds each. #BuildHSR
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
As we move closer to operations, high-speed rail is already boosting California’s economy. 📈$24.6 BILLION in economic output 👷$9.5 BILLION in labor income And over 98% of project investments are supporting California workers and businesses. 👪 #BuildHSR
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Today, the Authority hosted the Tracks to Opportunity Networking Summit in Pasadena, CA! 400+ small business representatives joined us to learn about opportunities to work on the California high-speed rail project + more! Get more info at hsr.ca.gov!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Find the latest on the high-speed rail project, get information on upcoming procurement opportunities, and take a look at some of the small businesses working on the project in our March 2026 Small Business Newsletter! 🔗 bit.ly/3NC20jY
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Christine Ciccotti has been appointed General Counsel for the Authority! Ciccotti brings extensive experience to the position. She served as the Chief Counsel, Deputy Attorney General + more at several state agencies & held multiple positions on the federal level & U.S. Air Force. Welcome aboard!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
California high-speed rail recently celebrated the completion of the southern railhead site! About the site: 🏗️ 150-acre site for track installation materials & more 🚧 Includes workshop, maintenance yard, storage 🚅 10 miles of temp. train tracks installed for receiving & delivering material
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
✨HSR 101: Behind the Build - "Cap-And-Invest" HSR 101 is our new monthly explainer series where we breakdown some of the many moving parts that make-up California high-speed rail. Learn more and get updates on the project at hsr.ca.gov! #BuildHSR 🚅⚡
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
✅COMPLETE: Cesar Chavez Blvd. Underpass & Grade Separation in Fresno, CA! This is the 59th structure to be completed in the Central Valley + will take traffic 15 ft. below the Union Pacific Railroad & future high-speed rail tracks! Learn more: bit.ly/4sE8AVN
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Vehicle Safety Recalls Week continues! 🚅🤝🚗 If you have an older or used vehicle, be sure to go to CheckToProtect.org and see if there are any open safety recalls which may be eligible for a FREE repair—that just may extend the life of your vehicle. #CheckToProtect #CheckForRecalls
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It's Vehicle Safety Recalls Week! Checking for vehicle recalls keeps your family safe. It takes less than 30 seconds to check, and recall repairs are free. Visit CheckToProtect.org. #CheckToProtect #CheckForRecalls
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the Draft 2026 Business Plan for a 60-day public comment period running now through 4/29/26. Learn more here: bit.ly/4b1h02A To review the plan and leave a comment visit: bit.ly/4rW2pwg
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Today, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social, Secretary Toks Omishakin, Authority CEO Ian Choudri + state and community leaders celebrated the completion of the Authority’s railhead facility in Kern County! Learn more about the 150-acre railhead site at hsr.ca.gov!
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Winter 2026 California High-Speed Rail Progress Report The video features updates on: 🏗️ Construction in the Central Valley 🚅 Railhead + Track & Systems 📃 Los Angeles to Anaheim Environmental Documents Watch now: bit.ly/4bLMrj7
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
The California High-Speed Rail Authority seeks to bring a consortium of private investors and developers on board by summer 2026 to begin the process of delivering high-speed rail faster, smarter and more economically. 🤝🚅 Learn more here: bit.ly/3LbE5q6
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Great to host Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto in Sacramento today. We look forward to continuing constructive engagement with Merced as we work together to deliver high-speed rail throughout California.
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
🎉Exciting news! The Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Draft EIR/EIS is now available for review & public comment through Tuesday, February 3, 2026. 🔗More information on how to comment & information on the planned open houses & public hearings: bit.ly/3YffIL2
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Today, the Authority released a video featuring the nearly 60 completed structures to date, with highlights including: ✅ 68% of guideway completed ✅ 91% of utilities relocated ✅ 99% of right-of-way purchased Watch: youtu.be/lMf3rnWBDbY?...
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The Future of Transportation Is Growing from the Ground Up in California’s Central Valley
YouTube video by California High-Speed Rail Authority
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
The Authority has issued a Request for Proposals, officially soliciting bids from qualified vendors to build the nation’s first high-speed rail track and systems beginning next year. 🚅💨 Learn more about the contract here: bit.ly/4rjFIm9
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
The Central Valley Training Center (CVTC) celebrates fifth anniversary & recognizes 20 new graduates of the program! 🎉 The CVTC pre-apprenticeship program offers: 🦺 Intros to 10 trades 🧱 Hands-on training 🤝 Several industry certifications Info: bit.ly/4pmp8zW
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
See the latest high-speed rail project updates, meet the Authority's new Small Business Advocate + more in our Fall 2025 Small Business Newsletter! 🔗 bit.ly/3HuuiEw
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Authority CEO Ian Choudri joined Executive Director Blake Zante on The Maddy Report for a high-speed rail discussion, including an overview of the project, opportunities and challenges + more! 🚅⚡ See the episode here: bit.ly/48iqG8q
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Here's a closer look at this year's Annual Small Business Diversity and Resources Fair! 🤝300+ small businesses in attendance 🚅40 exhibitors + networking opportunities 🤝Matchmaking with 18 prime contractors More info: hsr.ca.gov/2025/10/24/p...
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Thank you, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, for your dedication and effort to help make high-speed rail a reality in California.👏 (1/2)
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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
COMPLETE: Hanford Armona Road Grade Separation 📍Kings County About the structure: ✅ Spans 209 ft., 80 ft. Wide ✅ Ninth structure to be completed this year ✅ Will take traffic over future high-speed rail tracks Learn more: bit.ly/3Lfok1f
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