California drops lawsuit over Trump pulling high-speed rail funding
California has ended its legal battle to regain $4 billion in federal funding for its high-speed rail project, deciding to proceed independently.Summary
California has dropped its lawsuit against the federal government seeking to restore $4 billion in funding for its high-speed rail project, which had been revoked by the Trump administration. The California High-Speed Rail Authority stated that the federal government proved to be an unreliable partner and that the project would move forward without federal assistance. President Trump had long opposed the project, citing delays and escalating costs exceeding $100 billion. The Federal Railroad Administration terminated funding, arguing California wouldn’t meet a 2033 deadline for a Central Valley segment. While a judge previously rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit, California ultimately decided to pursue the project independently, believing it can be delivered more efficiently without federal constraints and by adopting global best practices.
(Source：The Hill)