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Governor signs law to make California home to nation's first truly high-speed rail

Jerry Brown

California will become home to the nation's first truly high-speed rail system after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law authorizing funding for its first leg. But California is broke, so how will they pay for it?

 

China unveils high-speed rail line

As our train raced through the familiar scenery of rural and small-town China on this sunny Monday morning -- alternating between green farmland and red tiled-roofs, my Chinese seatmate proudly pointed to a coffee cup on the tray table.

 

White House to dole out $8B for fast trains

High-speed rail projects in California, Florida and Illinois are among the big winners of $8 billion in grants to be announced ...

 

Obama Announces Plans for High-Speed Trains

Obama Announces Plans for High-Speed Trains

Some say president's plan for high-speed rail is not worth the investment.

 

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