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California High-Speed Rail $3.5B Track and Systems Contract Awarded

California High-Speed Rail $3.5B Track and Systems Contract Awarded
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority has awarded a contract valued at $3.5 billion to a consortium led by Kiewit. This agreement covers the installation of track and rail systems specifically within the Central Valley segment of the state’s high-speed rail program.

Beginning of Track Installation

This contract marks the commencement of track installation for what is expected to be the first genuine high-speed rail system in the United States. The efforts will focus on one of the project’s key regional sections, establishing foundational infrastructure for the rail network’s future expansion.