Here is detailed specifications on the Palmdale to Burbank EIR. https://hsr.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attachment-E-Exhibit-B-Findings-SOC_A11Y.pdf
Wow, not really. Currently CHSRA has spent about $13B. Current Administrative costs, that include lawsuits are less than $500M. All lawsuits have been settled, most lost by the plaintiffs with the loser paying court costs.
RFP for trainsets are due back in about 45 days. Here is Siemens likely candidate: https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/rolling-stock/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/american-pioneer-220.html
From BL West:
https://www.brightlinewest.com/media/press-releases
January 16, 2024
LAS VEGAS – Brightline West is launching field investigation work in Nevada within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 (I-15) right-of-way. The field work will advance final stages of design in...
Vandenberg SFB. The shuttle was supposed to launch from there on occasion, but never did. Never landed there. It is the primary launch site for polar orbiting satellites. It is in Lompoc between Santa Barbara and san Lan Luis Obispo right on the coast.
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Brightline West posted this with the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors as to their current status with the Victorville to Rancho Cucomonga link. Very enlightening. Questions remain about Woodland Hills woman found alive after going missing in Zion National Park
Damage evaluated, repair designed and pre-construction is underway. Contractor is footing the entire cost. No schedule impact, not on critical path.
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About 40% of the Central Valley portion is complete. 77 miles of guideway complete. No track or system yet, RFP that went out about 4 months ago. Deadline was October. Track is near the end construction period.
That mostly all occurred when the then DesertExpress got the NEPA environmental, CalTrans, BLM FRA and Nevada clearances and certification. That was about 2012-2014.