
California's High-Speed Rail Struggle: Federal Funding Faces the Axe
Published on: Aug. 27, 2025, 2:52 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department is canceling $175 million in funding for California's high-speed rail project, citing compliance issues. The project aimed to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco via a three-hour train ride, faces political challenges and increased costs, extending the project timeline to 2033.