CaHSR

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), is responsible for planning, designing, building and operation of the nation’s first high- speed rail system. California high- speed rail will connect the mega- regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands.

Tres Amigos Para Rieles

Governor Schwarzenegger declared the following: “Californians deserve the opportunity to vote on a high speed rail proposition that includes taxpayer protections and financial guidelines. With these technical changes, voters can now be assured that if the bond is approved, high speed rail would be built as planned and with fiscal controls ensuring financial accountability.” “I make no bones about it: I like trains, and I like high-speed trains even better,” said Governor Brown And Governor Newsom stated, "Right now, there simply isn’t a path to get from Sacramento to San Diego, let alone from San Francisco to L.A. I wish there were."

Gold, Cash, Bonds…

State, Local, Federal and Private monies are injected into the system for a rate of return that propels California up the GDP ladder…and the state revenues increase. How ? By constructing the second track for the initial operating segment between Merced and Bakersfield, beginning with the two tracks on the first 119 miles currently being built in the Central Valley. Advancing design work for the extensions to Merced and Bakersfield. Station development in Fresno and Kings/Tulare. Purchasing six fully electric train sets capable of speeds in excess of 200 mph. Advancing the next phase of design for two segments into the Bay Area (Merced to San Jose and San Jose to San Francisco) and into Southern California (Bakersfield to Palmdale and Burbank to Los Angeles).

Railroader Filming

The Railroader is a ghost from the days of the Transcontinental Railroad who travels through decades of time to deliver cash, gold, and bonds to an anxious banker. Meanwhile, in Mountain View California, the Senate Budget Appropriations Committee discusses with the California High Speed Rail Authority on the new High Speed Rail design, time-line for construction, bond allocations, and future funding: • Filming  of some Pick-up scenes released on Facebook page • Second Ghost Town location and trains identified • Drone Mission Alternative deal with Sony underway and MOA in place • Construction of “Green Screen Scene” delayed due to expansion and progress plans under review

CA / NV Interconnectivity

Getting to Las Vegas from Los Angeles has always been problematic. Flying is fast but expensive. Driving is cheap but slow. In just a few years, however, there will be another option: a train that will whisk visitors across California and into Nevada in half as much time as it takes by car. The all- electric train will connect a station in Apple Valley, east of the city of LA, to Las Vegas along Interstate 15. The 218- mile trip will take about 85 minutes on a train that will have a cruising speed of 200 miles per hour. It will also eventually connect to the CA High Speed Rail System.

Publicity and Advertising

The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Office of Communications serves as liaison between the high- speed rail program and the public. The Office provides information about high-speed rail through various avenues including public forums, the media, online and social media. The Office of Communications is also responsible for the distribution and display of printed and online materials and media. The Office of Communications is committed to meeting the Authority’s goals of informing, educating and engaging the public about the California high-speed rail program.