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The article discusses budgeted U.S. plans to build a high-speed rail systems across the country. It notes funding allocated with the 2009 economic stimulus law and the 2010 federal budget. Publicly-funded plans for high-speed rail in California also are noted. The article discusses questions about the nature of the system to be built and prospects for the use of so-called maglev technology wherein trains are magnetically levitated above a concrete guide. The article discusses aspects maglev train technology in Japan and consideration of the use of the technology to carry passengers between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Safety aspects of high-speed rail also are discussed.

The article discusses that members of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) board have voted to increase the project expenditure authorization of high-speed rail line project in California. It mentions that CHSRA has been targeting grants from programs funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The article focuses on the California High-Speed Rail System, the nation's first, which began with the passage of Propositon 1A by California voters in 2008. Topics discussed include the system's construction schedule, the appealing alternative a high speed rail will provide to the state, allowing it to reduce pollution, and the economic opportunities it will create for the region. It also explains the challenges California High-Speed Rail Authority is facing in managing the program.

Reports on a surge of support for a proposal to build a high-speed rail system from San Diego to Sacramento, California. Issue of the $20 billion cost; California High Speed Rail Authority's selection of three sources for funding; Informal decision on a preferred route for the rail's development; Alternatives to high speed rail; Consideration of rail designs.

The article reports that while plan for a high-speed train between Los Angeles and San Diego, California, has failed to materialize, plans for high-speed rail lines are being studied in several states. The California plan floundered because of lack of funds which was claimed to be due to lack of government or corporate support. Meanwhile, a plan to operate magnetically levitated high-speed trains between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, will continue but at a slower pace.

The article reports on the issues concerning the two major projects aimed at building and operating high-speed train lines in California. The first project plans to use the Japanese Shinkanse bullet trains with the speed of 160 meters per hour (mph) while the other projects intends to use magnetic levitation trains with the rate of 250 mph. However, it is noted that these projects are confronted by several obstacles caused by the state regulatory agencies, financial markets and the public.

The article reports on the start of construction on the first high-speed rail system in the U.S., which is located in California. The bullet train is expected to travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco in less than 3 hours as well as reduce highway traffic. Critics, however, are concerned about the cost of the project, which stands at 68 billion dollars.

The article reports on the federal research money received by U.S. firm called American Magline Group to study a potential magnetic levitation vehicle link between Las Vegas, Nevada and Disneyland, in Anaheim, California. The government of California is also looking into a similar commuter network for greater Los Angeles, California. According to the article, the projects could cost 20 billion U.S. dollars and could take a decade to complete.

The article reports that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has cut the High Speed Rail Authority's budget for 2007 in California. Schwarzenegger has recommended that only $1.2 million will be allocated for the agency for the fiscal year. The governor also suggests that a vote on the bond issue to fund the project's early phase be postponed indefinitely. He continues to express limited support for the project and does not believe high-speed rail would alleviate congestion in the short term and has said the state needs immediate financing for education programs, water and freeway infrastructure and the construction of prisons.

Presents a photograph depicting the Phantom project, a drop tank car from an F-4 Phantom jet at the Vandenberg Air Farce Base in California. Basis for the selection of the test site; Name of the person who will test drive the car; Role of Al Teague on the design and construction of the car.

Focuses on the Intercity High Speed Rail Authority's meeting in California during 1997. Objectives of the authority; Functions of the system; Role of the authority; Identification of members who were sworn in.

The primary goals of Sol Development Associates LLC owner Al Solis for the Fresno Chamber of Commerce in California in 2016 are presented. Among these goals include the selection of the city as the California High Speed Rail Heavy Maintenance Facility (HMF) site, setup rail equipment and the layout of HMF.

The article reports on the planned construction of a bullet train that is expected to pay dividends to Fresno, California. Topics discussed include an overview of the planned bullet train construction, the maintenance of the facility, the advocacy of the city to house the heavy maintenance facility, and the expected completion of the project between 2020 and 2025.

The article reports on the move to select the Central Valley in California to be the center for heavy maintenance facility of the ongoing construction of a high-speed rail line. It notes that the proposed project is said to provide employment to the people in the Central Valley. Regional director for the California High Speed Rail Authority Carrie Bowen mentions that the structures which support the environment along with its maintenance facility will not be completed until early 2011.

The article presents information about a sky-train project in Fresno, California, being planned by Fresno architect and urban planner Paul Saito. The tram system will use magnetic levitation for propulsion and guidance. The deadline for the project is 2016. However, Saito is still trying to arrange fund for his project which would cost $50 million per mile.

Reports on the approval of the creation of the High Speed Rail Authority to oversee the railroad projects in California. Development of high speed rail; Approval of money for preliminary study by the voters; Hindrance to mass transit planning.

The article reports on the 68 billion dollar high speed passenger rail project in California. Topics discussed include the state's issuance of municipal bonds to finance the project, the official groundbreaking of the project in Fresno by governor Jerry Brown, and the legal hurdles that the project had to overcome.

The article discusses the ruling by U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) on its having authority to pre-empt state environmental law on construction of high speed rail projects of California, in conflict with the decision issued by a California Court of Appeals. Topics discussed include California High Speed Rail Authority asking clarification from STB on federal jurisdiction, and California Court of Appeal ruling non-preemption of California environmental law by federal jurisdiction.

The article discusses PayPal and Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk's proposed hyperloop transport system as of September 2, 2013. Features of the hyperloop are highlighted including its similarities with and differences from vactrain magnetic levitation transport systems proposed by companies, including RAND Corp. and ET3. The author says Musk's idea for the hyperloop came from his frustration with California's proposed high-speed train system.

The article presents the findings of an online poll about the construction of high-speed rail in California.

The article deals with the problems facing the high-speed train project in California. In 2009, the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama funneled 8 billion U.S. dollars to proposed projects in several states, however, newly elected Republican governors in some states refused the funding. Details of the planners' proposed bullet train in California are provided. The increase in cost projections for the project is noted.

The article presents comments on the proposed high-speed rail transportation from Las Vegas, Nevada to Los Angeles, California. One reader states that magnetic levitation (maglev) is better than high-speed rail. Another reader says maglev is more expensive than high-speed rail. According to one reader, there is no transportation mode on earth which is faster or needs less energy per seat than high-speed rail or maglev.

The article reports that the Pooled Money Investment Board has approved a loan for California. It states that the loan will be used to pay some 80 engineering consultants that have worked on its planned high-speed rail line stretching between Sacramento and San Diego. A list of the engineering firms that have not been paid since October 2008 is presented. Mehdi Morshed, executive director for the California High-Speed Rail Authority, states that without the loan, he would have to issue stop-work orders.

The article focuses on the survey regarding the need to develop a high speed rail in California. The results show that majority of the people agreed with the program. A high speed rail network would link Southern California with the San Francisco Bay Area in about four hours only. However, the project could not be pursued yet due to the lack of funds.

The article reports on the introduction of a resolution to create a Joint Legislative Committee on High-Speed Trains by Central Valley, California Senator Dean Florez. This resolution will support the state's languishing plans for a high-speed passenger train system linking the Los Angeles and San Francisco regions through the valley. A $10 billion bond measure for high-speed rail was moved to the November 2006 ballot.

Reports on the decision of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto a funding to study a high speed rail stop between Bakersfield and Fresno. Total amount of funds vetoed by Schwarzenegger; Features of the high speed system; Estimated cost of the high speed system.

Supports high-speed rail and rail consolidation for Fresno and the San Joaquin River Valley in California. Subject of an August 21, 2002 meeting in Fresno; Economic impact.