California and transportation officials met Monday near Bakersfield to announce that the high-speed rail project has officially entered a new phase that brings the start of passenger service one step closer to reality.
State and transportation officials at the event also spoke of a partnership between the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Brightline West, and the High Desert Corridor to connect the Golden State and Nevada.
During the ceremony, Gov. Gavin Newsom joined California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri, local leaders, and workers to break ground on “the railhead,” the first step to laying track in Central California…