Duffy warns of stopping funding for California’s high-speed rail project.
The Trump administration notified California officials recently that federal funding for the state’s ambitious high-speed rail projects is in jeopardy. A four-month review has concluded that the California High-Speed Rail Administration (CHSRA) may struggle to complete the project within its timelines and budget. The notification included a statement that if the CHSRA fails to deliver […]
New Jersey Rail Workers Decide to Conclude Strike Following Troubled Weekend for Commuters
New Jersey Rail Strike Concludes With Tentative Agreement An interim agreement has been reached between NJ Transit and its locomotive engineers, ending New Jersey’s first statewide rail strike in over 40 years. Officials announced that full service will resume on Tuesday. The Locomotive Engineers and Train Brotherhood (Brett) called off the strike after a two-day […]
Newsom Plans to Expand Carbon Cap Policy and Finance Rail Project Amid Potential Gas Crisis
California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed the May revision of the state budget proposal for 2025-2026 on Wednesday, which notably includes a plan for the high-speed railway project. This updated budget proposal integrates a 15-year extension for California’s Cap and Trade Program, established in 2013 to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Politico has reported that while the […]
In the face of budget shortfalls, Gavin Newsom suggests $1 billion annually for high-speed rail.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) put forth a proposal on Wednesday that entails allocating $1 billion annually for the state’s high-speed rail project, even in light of a significant budget deficit. According to reports, his revised budget plan suggests cuts to a variety of programs to help offset a $12 billion deficit. He even hinted […]
Touch the third rail, save Social Security — before it’s too late
The Social Security Trust Fund is in much worse condition than most Americans realize. But both parties refuse to stand up to it. why? This is a phrase intended to evoke the political equivalent of power supplies, as addressing social security is considered “touching the third rail.” This is where things stand. Approximately 73 million […]
DOT saves taxpayers over $60M by terminating Texas high-speed rail contract
The U.S. Department of Transport announced Monday that it will save more than $60 million to U.S. taxpayers by ending grants to help fund Texas’ high-speed rail projects. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced that an agreement between the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) and Amtrak has reached an agreement that ends the $63.9 million grant. The […]
Rail minister reports himself to police after using phone while driving a bus | UK news
Railway Minister Peter Hendy Lord reported himself to police after being found using a mobile phone while driving a vintage route master bus in London during a charity tour. A former transporter for London committee members apologised for what was said to be “false judgment” after seeing him text him behind the two-storey wheels last […]
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats have denounced the Trump administration, who allegedly supported sector-specific businesses by giving them the ability to bypass fallout from tariffs with Saturday's exemption from electronic devices from “mutual” tariffs imposed on countries around the world, including China. Smartphones, computers, routers and semiconductor chips have all been ruled out from the rise in the president's […]
CA Learned Nothing from High-Speed Rail Failure, Dems Ignore Failed Governance
On Friday's “Real Time” broadcast on HBO New York Times Columnist Ezra Klein said California has learned nothing from its failures on the high-speed rail, and Democrats have treated the issue of effective governance as “not a real issue.” Klein said Democrats are “driving people out to govern because the cost of living is too […]
Drag queens rail against Trump as city votes to become transgender sanctuary
‘CAN YOU WRAP UP?’ A nearly five-hour city council meeting goes off the rails as residents scream at elected officials, … source