High-speed rail leader says project needs to find new funding or costs and timeline will expand
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority faces significant funding challenges as it strives to complete its ambitious rail project. CEO Ian Choudri highlighted the need for new funding sources to maintain the project's timeline and budget, which have already grown significantly since their inception. The authority is seeking federal support while acknowledging recent scrutiny over its financial commitments. With the initial section now years behind schedule and costs ballooning, industry experts stress that private investment will play a crucial role in the project's future viability.
Choudri emphasized the necessity for stabilizing funding to avoid budget and timeline inefficiencies in the California high-speed rail project.
Facing federal scrutiny, the High-Speed Rail Authority is urgently looking for new funding sources to bridge the significant financial gaps for project completion.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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