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California High-Speed Rail Awards $3.5 Billion Track and Systems Contract

California High-Speed Rail Awards $3.5 Billion Track and Systems Contract
Image: San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, California by Ken Lund via flickr, by-sa

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has given its approval for a contract valued at $3.5 billion focused on the development of track and systems infrastructure. This contract is a key step forward for the Central Valley segment of California’s planned high-speed rail network.

Work covered by this contract centers on installing and building the essential track and systems in the Central Valley area, a critical part of the project that connects major population centers across the state. The completion of these infrastructure components is necessary to support future high-speed rail operations.

Advancement of California’s Rail Network

This contract endorsement represents an important phase in the

larger effort to establish a statewide high-speed rail system. By concentrating on the Central Valley, the authority continues to build the foundation of the rail corridor intended to enhance transportation options within California.