Factsheets
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Connecting California
This is a quick snapshot of the overall program and how it will transform mobility, spur economic growth, create a cleaner environment, and preserve agricultural lands and natural habitat.
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Northern California at a Glance
High-speed rail will provide clean, modern transportation for the millions of Northern California residents and will help tie the state’s economies together like never before.
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Central Valley at a Glance
High-speed rail is already happening in the Central Valley, with construction now spanning 119 miles across Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties.
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Southern California at a Glance
The Authority continues its work in partnership with agencies, corridor cities, interested stakeholders and the public to bring the nation’s first high-speed rail to Southern California.
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Safety Factsheet
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is committed to safety on trains and surrounding train lines. Learn more about the measures being taken to protect you.
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High-Speed Train Noise Levels
Four major factors make high-speed trains operate at generally quieter levels than conventional passenger and freight rail services.
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The Economic Impact of California High-Speed Rail
A look at how investment in the nation’s first high-speed rail system has created jobs and generated economic activity in numerous ways.
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High-Speed Rail: Creating Jobs
California’s high-speed rail program is putting people to work. The number of employment opportunities continues to increase as the program expands.
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Helping Small Businesses Grow
More about the Authority’s Small Business Program and how to get involved.
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Community Benefits Agreement
The high-speed rail program is already creating jobs, and the Authority is committed to working with local partners to get people trained and ready to work.
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Good for the Environment
California’s policies set a national tone on environmental issues. The goal is to deliver the greenest infrastructure project in the nation, both in construction and operations, and to honor California’s culture of environmental stewardship.
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Connectivity and Bookend Investments
When California voters approved Proposition 1A in 2008, they committed to investing a portion of Proposition 1A funds toward improving existing passenger rail lines that serve the state’s major population centers.
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State Investments in Southern California Rail Transit Projects
A look at the money high-speed rail is investing in connectivity and bookend projects in Southern California.
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State Investments in Northern California Rail Transit Projects
A look at the money high-speed rail is investing in connectivity and bookend projects in Northern California.
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High-Speed Rail: An International Success Story
View examples of successful high-speed rail programs throughout the world.
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Get the Facts: Merced-Fresno-Bakersfield Line 2019
High-speed rail will connect California’s mega-regions, starting with the Merced-Fresno-Bakersfield line as the first part of a building block approach.
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Get the Facts: Construction 2019
The high-speed rail project has garnered a lot of publicity leading to speculation and rumor, making it important to separate fact from fiction.
