California High-Speed Rail CEO outlines project challenges and plans for progress
The new CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Ian Choudri, provided updates on the project, acknowledging significant challenges but emphasizing careful spending. The project aims to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, originally approved in 2008. Choudri stated that the Authority is focused on accelerating construction and managing funds wisely. The project has faced delays and required federal funding, but Choudri aims to run it like a business. Track-laying is set to begin in Spring 2025, with initial work in Kern County. A contract for track construction is expected to be awarded by late 2025.