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The initial 119 miles of the CAHSR is the will be the test track. Speeds must be at least 220mph as it is supposed to run at this speed. It will likely be tested a higher speeds.

Announced trip times are consistent with 200 MPH.

China has been building the Siemens Velaro under license.

No, people need to pay attention to their surroundings.

Nope. The gas tank is specially pressurized to slow that. In addition the car will eventually fire up the engine to burn some off to require new gas be pumped. At least a year.

Honda Clarity PHEV I have found is the best overall PHEV around. Reliability gets the specs it is advertised at. Except for two long (460 Miles) I have not used any gas since I bought it about 8 months ago. And that for for a total of 9 gallons for both trips. Before that I had a Toyota Camry...

He was a judge and guide on Worst Cooks last season. I loved it, he was nearly apoplectic at some points and dropped ascerbic comments and very pointed remarks all the time.

Caltrans and XpressWest Complete Lease Agreement https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-8/district-8-news/caltrans-and-xpresswest-complete-lease-agreement

I've lived in California most of my life, and I would disagree with most of what have said. I have been to almost every other state. Your comparisons are just not true.

https://www.dailynews.com/2020/01/16/32-million-upgrade-to-van-nuys-metrolink-station-touted-as-lynchpin-of-future-valley-transit/?fbclid=IwAR0uQsYU3-iYz6QiVHylxWlup6wm-IYSUda6bjFMXD2o47rz9d5759OPFdM

The document you are quoting from is not for the T&S or Rolling Stock but for the buildings to house the T&S Center and the Rolling Stock Heavy Maintenance Facility. T&S contract signed in April 2020 followed a couple month later with the Train Sets. The CHSR Sched. shows delivery of the test...

The Prop. 1A bond was meant as the opening funding. The funding estimate at the time at that without consideration for ROW costs was $40B. Current costs are estimated to be $62B to $77B. Current schedule with the Track and Systems is signed contract in April 2020.

There will be no diesels on the Merced to Bakersfield segment of HSR. The Bond funding clearly prohibits it. Besides, Track and Systems RFP will likely go out this month and trainsets RFP probably next month. First test runs in about 18-20 months.

As of Monday 11/18 the new Van Nuys center platform is open. Still doing finishing touches, like finishing rails, but is used for boarding's.

As long as you have our passport with you, no.

From the article: "Neither Nevada or California will be on the hook for any of the money tied to the bonds."

CA iBank approved $3.25B bonds, largest in banks history for Virgin/Xpresswest construction. https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/virgin-trains-project-gets-approval-for-3-25b-in-bonds-1877582/

Virgin/Brighline has been talking/negotiating with Las Vegas and just said that they have agreed to a station near the Strip, that Virgin engineers have completed 30% of the LV/Victorville design and have put a contractor under contract.

Next month the CHSRA should approve issing the T&S RFP.

Went by today and saw a second canopy at the other end of the platform. They have put a non-porous cover over the canopyies making them slightly more acceptable. A very large concrete pour going on at the east end and mid platform with a very long armed pumping truck.