Billions Spent, Miles To Go: The Story of California’s Failure To Build High-Speed Rail

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By By Benton Graham, GristSep 16, 2025, 4:50 am211 ptsTop
California’s dream of building a high-speed rail system linking San Francisco and L.A. is a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing funding, planning, and federal support. By Benton Graham, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.

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