Communications & Outreach
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. It is a top priority for the Authority to have positive, productive and working relationships with the public, which helps support the Authority’s goals of openness, transparency and strong community partnerships.
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April 21, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail and LA Metro Reach Agreement to Advance Union Station Project Funding Plan
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Board of Directors approved a preliminary funding plan with LA Metro to move the Link Union Station project (Link US) forward in Southern California. Today’s approval outlines a proposal for High-Speed Rail’s shared use of right-of-way in Palmdale, Los Angeles Union Station (LAUS) and several additional locations within Southern California. “We appreciate the collaboration and partnership with LA Metro,”...
Read MoreApril 13, 2020
VIDEO RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Works to Improve Air Quality for Next Generation
Fresno, Calif. – It’s no secret California’s Central Valley suffers from some of the worst air pollution in the nation. Research shows transportation is a leading contributor to asthma-inducing pollution like diesel. Asthma rates for the region’s children hovers around 20%, more than twice the rate of the rest of the state. “Research has really come forward to say that in fact certain kinds of air pollution actually causes asthma,” says Kevin Hamilton, a...
Read MoreApril 7, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Extends Public Review Period, and Changes Public Hearing Date and Format, for Bakersfield to Palmdale Draft Environmental Document
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced the public review period and public hearing for the Bakersfield to Palmdale Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) have been changed. The public review period previously scheduled to end on April 13, 2020 has been extended by 15 days to April 28, 2020. The Authority has also changed the date and format of the public hearing from an in-person hearing on April 9,...
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Draft Environmental Document for First Segment into Los Angeles County
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is releasing the first Draft Environmental Document for a significant project section into Los Angeles County. The document, which covers the 80-mile stretch of the project from Bakersfield to Palmdale, will be open for public comment starting on Friday, February 28th.The Bakersfield to Palmdale Project Section will provide a connection from the Central Valley to the Antelope Valley and Los Angeles County, closing the existing passenger rail gap between...
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Costa Unveils Legislation to Fund Completion of California’s High-Speed Rail, Other National Rail Projects
FRESNO, Calif.-- After leading the fight in Congress for investment in America’s national rail infrastructure, Congressman Jim Costa unveiled the High-Speed Rail Corridor Development Act, legislation that would provide $32 billion to fund projects in federally designated high-speed rail corridors.“This legislation will provide the needed funding to finish California’s High-Speed Rail project. California is leading the nation in building modern, green train technology, which...
Read MoreDecember 10, 2019
VIDEO RELEASE: 2019 Wrap-Up for Major Construction Progress on High-Speed Rail
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a video highlighting some of the major construction milestones that happened this year on the high-speed rail project. Kicking off the year with the completion of the realignment of State Route 99 in the city of Fresno, there are now nearly 30 major construction sites underway throughout the 119 miles of high-speed rail construction in the Valley. Several projects have been completed, with major progress also being made on existing ones, such...
Read MoreDecember 2, 2019
NOTICE OF SHORTLIST RFQ HSR19-13 Track and Systems
The Authority has completed its evaluation of all Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to the Request for Qualifications for Track and Systems (RFQ HSR19-13). The Authority has determined that the following teams have submitted qualified Statements of Qualifications and will be invited to participate in the second phase Request for Proposals (RFP HSR19-13) once the RFP is released. The teams on the shortlist are listed in alphabetical order as follows: Bombardier-Salcef-Weitz...
Read MoreNovember 8, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Environmental Clearance into Bakersfield
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) issued the Record of Decision for the final 23-mile route between Shafter and Bakersfield in the Central Valley. This completes the state’s environmental review process between Fresno and Bakersfield and allows the Authority to move toward project construction into Bakersfield. This is the first major environmental action taken under the State’s newly granted federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and...
Read MoreNovember 6, 2019
PHOTO RELEASE: Economic Summit Visitors Attend High-Speed Rail Construction Tour in Central Valley
Today, Authority Board of Directors Chairman Lenny Mendonca and Central Valley Regional Director Diana Gomez led a tour of several active construction sites on the high-speed rail project for two dozen visitors in Fresno. Today marks the official kick-off of the three-day Economic Summit in Fresno, which will culminate in an appearance by Governor Newsom on November 8. More about this event is here: https://summit.caeconomy.org/ California high-speed rail project investments to date has made...
Read MoreNovember 4, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: Authority’s Small Business Team Hosts First Small Business Supportive Services Symposium
Small businesses flocked to the first Small Business Supportive Services Symposium hosted by the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Over 100 people attended the event held at the Bitwise South Stadium business center in Fresno on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The Authority’s Small Business Advocate Catrina Blair organized the event in response to small businesses who indicated they needed assistance with how they can be successful whether they’re working on or interested in...
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The I Will Ride Mission & Vision
I Will Ride is a student outreach program at the California High-Speed Rail Authority dedicated to connecting students to information and career opportunities on the nation’s first high-speed rail system currently under construction.
As passenger rail expands in the United States to meet mobility needs and improve air quality, the vision of the I Will Ride program is to educate, engage and inspire the next generation of professionals that will design, build and operate California’s high-speed rail system and other high-speed rail projects.
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Past Events
Northern California Town Hall Webinar
September 15, 2021 10:00-11:00 am Click to view Northern California Town Hall videoConstruction Package 4 Virtual Community Meeting
Thursday, August 26, 2021 English Presentation: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Spanish Presentation: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Click to register for Zoom meetingHow to do Business with the State of CA
How to do Business with the State of CAAugust 26, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Millbrae Community Meeting Webinar
August 11, 20216:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Industry Forum: Upcoming Procurement for a Program Delivery Support Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) anticipates issuing a Request for Qualifications to procure a Program Delivery Support contract. With the upcoming expiration of the Rail Delivery Partner contract, this procurement is intended to result in a contract with a primary program delivery consultant to provide professional services to the Authority for delivery of the high-speed rail program.Past Events
2020
OCTOBER
Palmdale to Burbank Project Section
- Palmdale to Burbank Virtual Community Meeting for Modified Build Alternatives – 10/22
SEPTEMBER
Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section
- Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Telephone Townhall – 09/03
- Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Scoping Meeting #1 – 09/10
- Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Scoping Meeting #2 – 09/12
AUGUST
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar #3 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 08/05
- San Francisco to San Jose Project Section Draft EIR/EIS Virtual Public Hearing – 08/19
Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
- Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section Telephone Townhall – 08/19
- Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section Main Street Grade Separation Information Meeting – 08/25
JULY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar #1 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 07/20
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar #2 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 07/30
Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
- Virtual Public Hearing – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 07/8
JUNE
Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 06/18
- Telephone Townhall – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 6/29
MAY
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Open Houses
- Live Q&A Webinar #1 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 05/11
- Live Q&A Webinar #2 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 05/14
- Live Q&A Webinar #3 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 05/18
- San Jose to Merced Project Section Public Hearing – 5/27
APRIL
Bakersfield to Palmdale Project Section
- Virtual Public Hearing 04/23
MARCH
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Morgan Hill-Gilroy 03/09
- San Jose 03/11
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Mateo 03/16
- San Francisco 03/17
- South Peninsula 03/23 [canceled]
2019
OCTOBER
- Small Business Supportive Services Symposium 10/23
AUGUST
Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section
- Open Houses
- Selma 8/21
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Open Houses
- San Mateo 8/19
- San Francisico 8/12
- South Peninsula 8/6
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Open Houses
- Gilroy 8/22
- Los Banos 8/21
- San Jose 8/15
Industry Forums
- Industry Forum for Request for Qualifications for Track and Systems 8/5
JULY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Mateo County 7/24
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
- San Francisco 7/22
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 7/16
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
- Morgan Hill-Gilroy 7/10
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
MAY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Francisco 5/28
- San Mateo County 5/20
- South Peninsula 5/7
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 5/2
APRIL
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Morgan Hill/Gilroy 4/22
MARCH
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Francisco 3/18
- South Peninsula 3/14
- San Mateo County 3/12
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Morgan Hill/Gilroy 3/5
FEBRUARY
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 2/21
2018
NOVEMBER
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Community Working Group Key Feedback (available upon request)
- San Jose 11/28
- Morgan Hill/Gilroy 11/7
OCTOBER
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Francisco 10/24
- San Mateo County 10/22
- South Peninsula 10/15
SEPTEMBER
Palmdale to Burbank Project Section
- Open Houses
- Acton/Agua Dulce 9/29
- San Mateo County 10/22
- Pacoima/Northeast San Fernando Valley 9/26
- Lake View Terrace/Shadow Hills/Sunland-Tujunga 9/24
Statewide Events
- Small Business Workshops
- Gilroy 9/20
AUGUST
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 8/16
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
Statewide Events
- Small Business Workshops
- Visalia 6/28
JUNE
Statewide Events
- Small Business Workshops
- Visalia 6/28
Central Valley Events
- Construction Packages Open Houses
- Fresno 3/21
- Hanford 3/6
- Wasco 3/1
MAY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 5/2
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
Factsheets
About the High-Speed Rail Program
This is a quick snapshot of the overall program and how it will transform mobility, spur economic growth, create a cleaner environment, and preserve agricultural lands and natural habitats.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority receives funding from federal and state sources which is being used to fund construction, environmental planning and other early work.
Keeping High-Speed Rail Moving
High-speed rail operations will require five different facility types: Maintenance of Way (MOW) facilities, Light Maintenance Facilities (LMF), a Heavy Maintenance Facility (HMF), an Operations Control Center, and operations management headquarters.
High-Speed, High-Capacity Transportation
Despite planned investments in airports and highways, California is facing a transportation capacity crisis. To keep pace, California must expand its transportation capacity to improve mobility.
In preparation for the procurement of the initial trainsets, California High-Speed Rail is developing concepts for the layout and interiors of the cars that will shape an iconic design and set new standards for rail travel on the first true American high-speed train service.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is committed to safety on trains and surrounding train lines. Learn more about the measures being taken to protect you.
Four major factors make high-speed trains operate at generally quieter levels than conventional passenger and freight rail services.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We’re committed to delivering the high-speed rail system to all Californians and achieving its mission in a way that reflects the Authority’s highest values.
High-Speed Rail: An International Success Story
High-speed rail may be new to the United States and California, but countries around the world have been building thousands of miles of high-speed rail for years, and many more countries plan to join them.
High-Speed Rail in Northern California
High-speed rail will provide clean, modern transportation for the millions of Northern California residents and will help tie the state’s economies together like never before.
High-Speed Rail in the Central Valley
High-speed rail is already happening in the Central Valley, with construction now spanning 119 miles across Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties.
Merced to Bakersfield Line: Connecting the Central Valley to California
The electrified high-speed rail line between Merced and Bakersfield is the first building block of the statewide system. This 171-mile line will offer the nation’s first true electrified high-speed rail service.
High-Speed Rail in Southern California
The Authority continues its work in partnership with agencies, corridor cities, interested stakeholders and the public to bring the nation’s first high-speed rail to Southern California.
Caltrans Y El Tren De Alta Velocidad: Construyendo Al Futuro
En asociación con Caltrans y la Fundación de Los Angeles Railroad Heritage, instalamos una nueva exhibición que cuenta la historia del pasado, presente y futuro de los viajes en tren en California. La instalación está ubicada en Philippe The Original, el emblemático restaurante de Los Ángeles fundado en 1908.
Federal Grant Awards & Applications
Benefits of High-Speed Rail
A look at how investment in the nation’s first high-speed rail system has created jobs and generated economic activity in numerous ways.
High-Speed Rail: Creating Jobs
California’s high-speed rail program is putting people to work. The number of employment opportunities continues to increase as the program expands.
The Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) helps small businesses and job seekers who are interested in working on the high-speed rail program. The policy removes barriers and assists small businesses and potential employees with finding and obtaining construction contracts, jobs and training.
California’s policies set a national tone on environmental issues. The goal is to deliver the greenest infrastructure project in the nation, both in construction and operations, and to honor California’s culture of environmental stewardship.
The Authority has long-held commitments matched with actions that reduce construction and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions while delivering a system that is the backbone for transferring medium and long-distance trips to completely zero-carbon rail.
Student Leadership in High-Speed Rail Transportation
I Will Ride is a student outreach program at the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) dedicated to connecting students to information and career opportunities on the nation’s first high-speed rail system currently under construction.
Small Business Program
More about the Authority’s Small Business Program and how to get involved.
How to get registered and stay connected.
A summary of the Authority’s Small and Disadvantaged Business Program and the certification process.
A helpful guide to assist in a bidding process.
A summary of what to do before you sign the contract/agreement.
A summary of what to do after you sign the contract/agreement.
Get the Facts
High-speed rail will connect California’s mega-regions, starting with the Merced to Bakersfield line as the first part of a building block approach. Get the Facts: Construction 
The high-speed rail project has garnered a lot of publicity leading to speculation and rumor, making it important to separate fact from fiction. Get the Facts: Sustainability 
The Authority is committed to building a high-speed rail system that minimizes impacts to both the natural and built environment, encourages compact land development around transit stations and helps California manage its pressing issues with climate change, traffic and airport congestion, and energy dependency.The California High-Speed Rail Authority makes every effort to ensure the website and its contents meet mandated ADA requirements as per the California State mandated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA standard. If you are looking for a particular document not located on the California High-Speed Rail Authority website, you may make a request for the document under the Public Records Act through the Public Records Act page. If you have any questions about the website or its contents, please contact the Authority at info@hsr.ca.gov.