High-Speed Rail News Releases Archives
2018
November
September
August
July
June
May
- May Construction Update
- 2,000 Construction Jobs Created on the High-Speed Rail Project
- High-Speed Rail and Tree Fresno Begin Tree Planting Program at West Fresno Middle School
- Realignment of G Street in Downtown Fresno Approved to Accommodate Relocation of Fresno Rescue Mission
- City of Bakersfield Approves Vision Plan for Downtown Bakersfield and High-Speed Rail Station
- High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Agreement with L.A. Metro for Major SoCal Grade Separation Project
April
March
February
January
2017
December
November
- November Construction Update
- California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Early Train Operator Contract to DB Engineering & Consulting USA
- California High-Speed Rail Releases Draft Supplemental Environmental Document for Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section
- California Transportation Agency and High-Speed Rail Authority Release Draft NEPA Assignment Application for Public Review and Comment
October
- October Construction Update
- California High-Speed Rail Meets Federal Funding Requirements, Generating Billions of Dollars in Economic Activity
- New San Mateo Grade Separation Project Breaks Ground, Funded in Part by High-Speed Rail
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Fresno’s Gymnastics Beat
- Investing in California’s Future through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 report
September
August
July
June
- June Construction Update
- Statement of Dan Richard, Chairman of the California High-Speed Authority Board of Directors Hearing on “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Challenges and Opportunities for Intercity Passenger Rail Service” Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives - June 22, 2017
- High-Speed Rail Invests Funds in Regional rail Connector to Improve Connectivity in Southern California
May
April
March
- March Construction Update
- New Appointments to California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors
- High-Speed Rail Authority, City of San Jose and Office of Senator Jim Beall Host Free Small Business Certification Workshop in San Jose
- High-Speed Rail Submits Central Valley Segment and San Francisco to San Jose Peninsula Corridor Funding Plans
- High-Speed Rail Sets the Record Straight Regarding LA Times Article
February
- February Construction Update
- Central Valley Manufacturer Casting Largest Girders in State History for California High-Speed Rail
- California High-Speed Rail Launches New Tool to Connect Businesses to High-Speed Rail Program Opportunities
- High-Speed Rail Authority Receives State Diversity Award for Small Business Outreach
January
2016
December
November
October
- October Construction Update
- VIDEO RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Project Helps a Modesto-Based Small Business Grow and Prosper
- PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Brown Tours High-Speed Rail Work
- Woman-Owned San Jose Engineering Firm Says High-Speed Rail Small Business Participation Goal is Creating Opportunities
- New Animations Highlight High-Speed Rail Signature Structures on the North and South Ends of Fresno
- PHOTO RELEASE: U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Tours High-Speed Rail Construction
- SLIDESHOW: U.S. Department of Transportation Anthony Foxx's Tour of High-Speed Rail Construction
September
August
- August Construction Alert
- Statement from Authority Board of Directors Chair Dan Richard – Hearing on "Continued Oversight of California High-Speed Rail" Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on the Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives, August 29, 2016 – San Francisco
- High-Speed Rail Invests in Safety Project To Eliminate One of California's Most Dangerous Crossings
- High-Speed Rail Invests in Safety Project To Eliminate One of California's Most Dangerous Crossings
- Construction on State Route 180 in Fresno Kicks Off with Shoulder Improvement Work
July
June
- June Construction Alert
- Construction of High-Speed Rail to Impact Traffic on State Route 180 in Fresno
- Clarification Regarding Submission of Comments in Response to Notice of Preparation of the San Francisco to San Jose Project Section EIR/EIS of the California High-Speed Rail System
- Photo Release: First Girders Go Up on New Tuolumne Street Bridge in Downtown Fresno Ahead of Schedule
- High-Speed Rail Authority and Energy Commission Team Up to Make California Greener
May
- May Construction Update: Before and After photos of Progress in the Central Valley
- UOP Study: High-Speed Rail Helping Improve California Economy and Central Valley Unemployment
- HSR and Federal Partners Realign Grant to Reflect Updated Business Plan
- HSR Initiates Environmental Review Process for the San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
April
- High-Speed Rail Board of Directors Adopts 2016 Business Plan
- High-Speed Rail Authority Crosses Major Milestone in Safety and Security
- High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Recommended Changes to the Draft 2016 Business Plan
- HSR and San Jose Enter into Station-Area Planning Agreement
- Poll: Majority of Californians in Favor of Building High-Speed Rail
- High-Speed Rail Releases Draft 2016 Business Plan, Solicits Public Comments
January
- Bonnie Lowenthal Appointed to California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors
- Lorraine Paskett Appointed to California High-Speed Rail Board of Directors
- Station-Area Planning Agreement Reached with City of Burbank
- California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Bid Results on Next 22-Miles of Construction in the Central Valley
2015
December
November
October
September
August
June
May
April
March
February
January
2014
December
- Updated Media Advisory: High-Speed Rail Authority to Host High-Speed Rail Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 6
- High-Speed Rail Authority and City of Bakersfield Reach Settlement Agreement
- High-Speed Rail Authority to Host Official High-Speed Rail Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 6
- Authority Announces Bid Results on Next Segment of Construction in the Central Valley
- Authority Releases First Quarter Small Business and Jobs Report
- High-Speed Rail Authority Congratulates Anaheim on ARTIC Grand Opening
November
- California Department of Conservation Solicits High-Speed Rail Farmland Mitigation Proposals
- Authority Issues Request for Qualifications to Build Third Phase of High-Speed Rail in the Central Valley
- High-Speed Rail Authority Appoints Chief Administrative Officer
- Authority and U.S. EPA Highlight Green Construction Equipment Partnership
- High-Speed Rail Authority Honors Senator Darrell Steinberg
- Disabled Veteran-Owned Firms Land Contracts on High-Speed Rail
October
- Authority Seeks Regional Consultant Services to Advance Work in Southern California
- Authority Releases Small Business Participation and Jobs Report
- High-Speed Rail Authority Honors Assembly Transportation Chair
- High-Speed Rail Authority Applauds Allocation of Prop 1A Funds for Local Rail Improvements
- High-Speed Rail Authority Seeks Trainset Manufacturer
- HSR 14-30: Request for Expressions of Interest for Tier III Trainsets
September
August
July
May
April
- Final Environmental Document for the Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section Made Available
- High-Speed Rail Authority Seeks Project and Construction Management Team to Oversee Next Phase
- High-Speed Rail Authority Solicits Proposals from Five World-Class Teams
- High-Speed Rail Authority and Women Construction Owners & Executives Sign Memorandum of Understanding
March
February
January
2013
December
November
October
September
July
June
May
- HSR and Federal Partners Realign Grant to Reflect Updated Business Plan
- High-Speed Rail Authority Launches New Website - 05/16/2013
- High-Speed Rail Authority Initiates Environmental Review Process for the San Francisco to San Jose Portion of the Statewide System
- High-Speed Rail Authority Partners with U.S. Minority Business Development Agency – 05/03/2013
April
- High-Speed Rail Authority Seeks New Renewable Energy Sources –04/23/2013
- High-Speed Rail Authority and Madera/Merced County Agricultural Interests Reach Settlement Agreement on Remaining CEQA Litigation –04/18/13
- High-Speed Rail Authority Celebrates Earth Day, Shares Environmental Benefits of High-Speed Rail Program – 04/15/2013
- High-Speed Rail Authority Signs Strategic Alliance with US Small Business Administration – 04/15/2013
- California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Bid Results on Central Valley Construction Project – 04/12/2013
- High-Speed Rail Authority Hires Assistant Chief Program Manager - 04/08/13
- Authority Small Business Advocate Honored By The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber Of Commerce - 04/08/13
March
February
January
- Statement by Authority on Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood – 01/29/2013
- City of Chowchilla Settles Lawsuit Against Authority – 01/28/2013
- Authority Selects Team to Manage Central Valley Construction – 01/25/2013
- Amtrak and California Partner in Pursuit of High-Speed Train Sets – 01/17/2013
- Jim Hartnett Re-Appointed to California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors – 01/11/2013
2012
December
November
- No press releases this month
October
September
August
- High-Speed Rail Authority Extends Public Comment Period for Revised Environmental Report for Fresno to Bakersfield Section – 08/22/2012
- High-Speed Rail Authority Sets Goal for Participation of Disadvantaged Businesses – 08/08/2012
- Russell E. Burns Steps Down From High-Speed Rail Authority – 08/02/2012
July
- Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Improve California’s Transportation System – 07/18/2012
- SB 1029 Crucial Investments in Northern California Interconnectivity – 07/18/2012
- SB 1029 Crucial Investments in Southern California Interconnectivity – 07/18/2012
- CHSRA Releases Revised Environmental Report for Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section – 07/17/2012
- California High-Speed Rail Authority Statement on Passage of SB 1029 – 07/06/2012
June
May
- CHSRA Responds to Peer Group Report – 05/31/2012
- CHSRA Hires World Recognized Expert as New CEO – 05/29/2012
- CHSRA Event Creates Contract Opportunities for Small Businesses – 05/17/2012
- CHSRA Responds to Flawed report: Corresponds with Authors – 05/04/2012
- High-Speed Rail Authority Board Certifies Merced to Fresno Final EIR/EIS – 05/03/2012
- Assemblymember Galgiani Statement on Resignation of High Speed Rail Director Roelof van Ark, and Stepping Down of Board Chair Tom Umberg – 01/12/2012
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