Department of Government Efficiency – Nov 30, 2024

Summary of California High Speed Rail Project:

Originally projected (in 2008) to cost $33 billion; now projected to cost between $88.5 and $127.9 billion

Estimated completion date was 2020; as of 2024, zero passengers have been transported and the majority has not even been fully designed

Received $6.8 billion in federal funds

Requesting $8 billion in additional federal funds

Sources:

http://hsr.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Draft-Business-Plan-020724-A11Y.pdf…

https://amp.fresnobee.com/news/local/high-speed-rail/article286063646.html