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		Is America's quest for high-speed trains finally picking up steam? (theweek.com)
		4 points by thunderbong on Sept 5, 2023 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

frumper on Sept 5, 2023 [–]

> The goal is to have enough trains running "by the end of 2030 to support revenue operations on the 171-mile Merced to Bakersfield section.

Great, now you can drive to Merced to go to Bakersfield so you can...take a bus to LA? Billions were appropriated in 2010 for this and it might open in 2028.

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