Likely Start of Construction on the CAHSR

[leemell]

In this article and executive details the start of construction of the CA HSR that will begin next month.

 

[Devil's Advocate]

I'm curious to see how this turns out. Maybe we'll eventually see a "big government" HSR system in California and a "small government" HSR system in Texas. After a sufficient amount of time has passed we can compare and contrast the approach.

 

[Green Maned Lion]

I have the feeling CAHSR in its envisioned form of true electrified HSR will not turn a wheel in revenue service in my lifetime- no offense, Mr. Harris.

 

[CHamilton]

I'm curious to see how this turns out. Maybe we'll eventually see a "big government" HSR system in California and a "small government" HSR system in Texas. After a sufficient amount of time has passed we can compare and contrast the approach.

The CAHSR blog has some thoughts on that.

Texas HSR Could Face Same Challenges as California HSR