Event Brief
California rail project costs soar to $126B
Filed: Apr 06, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: California's high-speed rail project costs have risen to $126 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
WHO: California officials
WHAT: high-speed rail project cost increase
WHEN: Apr 06, 2026 at 8:52 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Costs have ballooned, leading to criticism of the project.
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