The funding will come from nearly $10 billion that voters approved for a California high-speed rail project as part of Proposition 1A in 2008, then projected to cost $40 billion. Total estimated cost to completion is about $ 77 Billion. It's the biggest infrastructure project in state history.And Lee is lookin’ to take the wild ride for more monies !

“I’m Here for the Bonds !”

Emergence of “Lee”

Developing the first segment of the Initial Operating Section (IOS) from Madera to Bakersfield was to cost $6 billion, consisting of $3.3 billion in federal funding and $2.6 billion in Proposition 1A bond proceeds. Now we are up to $ 12.7 B. Workin’ from one end to the other...and all points in between, we look to new ways to fund California’s venture...

High-speed “Kabuki End” rail funding...

Ghost Quest for Funds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California has applied for the assignment of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act. This will enable more efficient environmental reviews and approvals required to advance the high-speed rail program. The FRA solicited public comment on the State’s application closed June 1, 2018.

High-Speed Rail Construction Acceleration

California High Speed Rail Authority

High-Speed Rail Newsroom

Sci Fi Drama “Railroader”

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. IMDb

Railroader Movie News

Funding shortfall has created a delay in filming pick-up scenes…
Studio filming hardware upgrades and equipment purchases for sound track and music compositions completed. Latest 4K editing software and hardware upgrades will bring a unique viewing element to the story...

Official Railroader Poster

California’s New Governor Gavin Newsome to axe off the ends of the line and restrict it to the Central Valley, for now...

The governor announced his decision during his state of the state address in the state capital of Sacramento to take a new path...literally. He said it was prompted by the ballooning costs of the project, which was originally expected to cost $32bn and be open in 2029. It is now expected to cost at least twice as much and open in 2033. He suggested we $TAMP OUT ! higher construction costs and RESET for the future...