Antonio Buelna has been appointed Chief of Infrastructure Maintenance for the Authority!
He previously served as the Assistant Director of Capital Projects for the City of Fresno and held several positions at the Union Pacific Railroad, including Director of Rail Management and more!
Marilyn Norris has been appointed Chief of Safety and Security for the Authority!
She brings a wealth of experience in transportation and safety, including leadership positions at ConGlobal, REMPREX, Amazon, and more! Welcome aboard!
California High-Speed Rail is accelerating progress daily, with 59 completed structures and counting. But that's not all:
✅ 171-miles under construction & design
✅ 68% of guideway completed
✅ 91% of utilities relocated
✅ 99% of right-of-way purchased
Watch now: youtu.be/lMf3rnWBDbY?...
California High-Speed Rail is creating good-paying jobs for hardworking members of the trades.
🛠️16,000+ jobs created
🏗️1,600+ daily-workers dispatched
These jobs mean steady, mortgage-paying careers for thousands of Californian families. #BuildHSR
The Shaw Avenue Grade Separation is underway!
This week, 20 of the 36 pre-cast, concrete girders were delivered and placed at the grade separation in Fresno. These girders were more than 150 feet long and weighed more than 167,000 pounds each.
#BuildHSR
As we move closer to operations, high-speed rail is already boosting California’s economy.
📈$24.6 BILLION in economic output
👷$9.5 BILLION in labor income
And over 98% of project investments are supporting California workers and businesses. 👪
#BuildHSR
Today, the Authority hosted the Tracks to Opportunity Networking Summit in Pasadena, CA!
400+ small business representatives joined us to learn about opportunities to work on the California high-speed rail project + more! Get more info at hsr.ca.gov!
Find the latest on the high-speed rail project, get information on upcoming procurement opportunities, and take a look at some of the small businesses working on the project in our March 2026 Small Business Newsletter!
🔗 bit.ly/3NC20jY
Christine Ciccotti has been appointed General Counsel for the Authority!
Ciccotti brings extensive experience to the position. She served as the Chief Counsel, Deputy Attorney General + more at several state agencies & held multiple positions on the federal level & U.S. Air Force. Welcome aboard!
California high-speed rail recently celebrated the completion of the southern railhead site!
About the site:
🏗️ 150-acre site for track installation materials & more
🚧 Includes workshop, maintenance yard, storage
🚅 10 miles of temp. train tracks installed for receiving & delivering material
✨HSR 101: Behind the Build - "Cap-And-Invest"
HSR 101 is our new monthly explainer series where we breakdown some of the many moving parts that make-up California high-speed rail. Learn more and get updates on the project at hsr.ca.gov! #BuildHSR 🚅⚡
✅COMPLETE: Cesar Chavez Blvd. Underpass & Grade Separation in Fresno, CA!
This is the 59th structure to be completed in the Central Valley + will take traffic 15 ft. below the Union Pacific Railroad & future high-speed rail tracks!
Learn more: bit.ly/4sE8AVN
Vehicle Safety Recalls Week continues! 🚅🤝🚗
If you have an older or used vehicle, be sure to go to CheckToProtect.org and see if there are any open safety recalls which may be eligible for a FREE repair—that just may extend the life of your vehicle.
#CheckToProtect #CheckForRecalls
It's Vehicle Safety Recalls Week!
Checking for vehicle recalls keeps your family safe. It takes less than 30 seconds to check, and recall repairs are free. Visit CheckToProtect.org.
#CheckToProtect #CheckForRecalls
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the Draft 2026 Business Plan for a 60-day public comment period running now through 4/29/26.
Learn more here: bit.ly/4b1h02A
To review the plan and leave a comment visit: bit.ly/4rW2pwg
Today, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social, Secretary Toks Omishakin, Authority CEO Ian Choudri + state and community leaders celebrated the completion of the Authority’s railhead facility in Kern County!
Learn more about the 150-acre railhead site at hsr.ca.gov!
Winter 2026 California High-Speed Rail Progress Report
The video features updates on:
🏗️ Construction in the Central Valley
🚅 Railhead + Track & Systems
📃 Los Angeles to Anaheim Environmental Documents
Watch now: bit.ly/4bLMrj7
The California High-Speed Rail Authority seeks to bring a consortium of private investors and developers on board by summer 2026 to begin the process of delivering high-speed rail faster, smarter and more economically. 🤝🚅
Learn more here: bit.ly/3LbE5q6
Great to host Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto in Sacramento today. We look forward to continuing constructive engagement with Merced as we work together to deliver high-speed rail throughout California.
🎉Exciting news! The Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Draft EIR/EIS is now available for review & public comment through Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
🔗More information on how to comment & information on the planned open houses & public hearings: bit.ly/3YffIL2
Today, the Authority released a video featuring the nearly 60 completed structures to date, with highlights including:
✅ 68% of guideway completed
✅ 91% of utilities relocated
✅ 99% of right-of-way purchased
Watch: youtu.be/lMf3rnWBDbY?...
The Authority has issued a Request for Proposals, officially soliciting bids from qualified vendors to build the nation’s first high-speed rail track and systems beginning next year. 🚅💨
Learn more about the contract here: bit.ly/4rjFIm9
The Central Valley Training Center (CVTC) celebrates fifth anniversary & recognizes 20 new graduates of the program! 🎉
The CVTC pre-apprenticeship program offers:
🦺 Intros to 10 trades
🧱 Hands-on training
🤝 Several industry certifications
Info: bit.ly/4pmp8zW
See the latest high-speed rail project updates, meet the Authority's new Small Business Advocate + more in our Fall 2025 Small Business Newsletter!
🔗 bit.ly/3HuuiEw
Authority CEO Ian Choudri joined Executive Director Blake Zante on The Maddy Report for a high-speed rail discussion, including an overview of the project, opportunities and challenges + more! 🚅⚡
See the episode here: bit.ly/48iqG8q
Here's a closer look at this year's Annual Small Business Diversity and Resources Fair!
🤝300+ small businesses in attendance
🚅40 exhibitors + networking opportunities
🤝Matchmaking with 18 prime contractors
More info: hsr.ca.gov/2025/10/24/p...
Pelosi has made a longstanding mark on the project, including in 2024 at the future northern terminus for California, signing the wall in the Salesforce Transit Center trainbox in downtown San Francisco. Cheers to you and the future of transportation!
Thank you, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, for your dedication and effort to help make high-speed rail a reality in California.👏 (1/2)
COMPLETE: Hanford Armona Road Grade Separation
📍Kings County
About the structure:
✅ Spans 209 ft., 80 ft. Wide
✅ Ninth structure to be completed this year
✅ Will take traffic over future high-speed rail tracks
Learn more: bit.ly/3Lfok1f
COMPLETE: Avenue 17 Grade Separation
📍Madera County
The grade separation will:
🤝Serve as a new through roadway improving east-west mobility for the community
🚑Reduce emergency response times
🚅Take traffic & pedestrians over BNSF & future HSR tracks
bit.ly/4qBg4so
