Feds agree to restore $1B to California for bullet train

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The federal government has agreed to restore roughly $1 billion in funding for a bullet train project in California.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday night that the Transportation Department would provide nearly $929 million for the state's high-speed rail project. Newsom said the money would help workers complete the initial operating segment of the project, which would be the nation's first high-speed rail system.

"Tonight's action by the federal government is further proof that California and the Biden-Harris Administration share a common vision - clean, electrified transportation that will serve generations to come. Restoring nearly $929 million in grant funding back to California's High-Speed Rail project will continue to spur job creation, advance the project and move the state one step closer to getting trains running in California as soon as possible," said Newsom.

The announcement marks a win for Newsom, who has sought to have the federal government restore funding for the project after the Trump administration rescinded it in 2019.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/feds-agree-to-restore-dollar1b-to-california-for-bullet-train/ar-AAKWJCO

[tinrobot]

1. Good. At the moment, it may seem like a boondoggle to some...

But once it is finished, we'll wonder we we didn't do it sooner.

[JuJuChen]

2. exactly, think long run

[honest.abe]

3. Its possible my wife might work on this project.

She is a design engineer for one of the construction companies on the contract.

If so we are moving to CA.. for better or worse. Its a great opportunity for her and should be a huge benefit to the people of California.