Overview

• President Donald Trump declared that the federal government will no longer fund California's high-speed rail project, citing its escalating costs and delays.
• The announcement coincides with an ongoing federal compliance and performance review led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, scrutinizing the project's management and adherence to grant requirements.
• Initially approved by voters in 2008 with a $33 billion budget and a 2020 service goal, the project's costs have ballooned to $128 billion, with only 119 miles under construction.
• A February inspector general report identified a $6.5 billion funding gap for the Central Valley segment and projected the project would miss its 2033 service target.
• State officials warn that halting federal support could jeopardize billions already invested and risk job creation tied to the Central Valley construction efforts.