California High-Speed Rail consultants commute from out of state on taxpayers’ dime, receipts show
When an engineering firm won a $131 million contract to help design California’s high-speed rail, track, and overhead…
CA high-speed rail CEO stripped of contract authority after audit
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Ian Choudri, chief executive officer of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, speaks during…
California high-speed rail consultants billed taxpayers for late-night rides from CEO’s home, receipts reveal
Well after dark one night last September, a highly paid consultant for the California High-Speed Rail Authority expensed…
Newsom vetoes bill to increase California high-speed rail oversight
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters A construction site for a segment of high speed rail in Fresno on…
California High-Speed Rail Authority receives cease-and-desist letter
California High-Speed Rail Authority receives cease-and-desist letter over 2026 business plan MERCED, Calif. — The California High-Speed Rail…
California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money
Ian Choudri, CEO of California High Speed Rail, speaks during a press conference on the high-speed rail project…
California high-speed rail paid consultants $592,000 for unallowable expenses, watchdog finds
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has paid out more than half a million dollars in wasteful travel expenses…
High-Speed Rail Authority used taxpayer money on questionable travel for consultants, report finds
High-Speed Rail Authority used taxpayer money on questionable travel for consultants, report finds The office of the inspector…
California high-speed rail’s delays, rising costs and criticism
California high-speed rail project faces delays, rising costs, and criticism California’s high-speed rail project, once envisioned as a…
High-speed rail CEO in Fresno: 5 things to know
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri addresses the Fresno Rotary Club on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Photo…
Newsom quietly enacts controversial part of high-speed rail oversight bill, may veto part watchdog calls essential
California is attempting to build the nation’s first bullet train, a project that’s ballooned in cost and has…
California high-speed rail funding could run out in 2027
California high-speed rail project could run out of cash next year, inspector general warns SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s…