CEO Report

Ian Choudri, CEO May 1, 2025

Areas of Focus | Relevant Materials

AREAS OF FOCUS FOR CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL

Project Delivery and Construction Milestones:
- Improve schedule of completing current civil contracts
- Complete Railhead project
- Secure contracts for commoditized materials
- Award contract for laying tracks
- Start laying high-speed rail track
Program and Cost Management:
- Complete new cost estimates and schedule improvements in the 2025 PUR supplemental report
- Improve and streamline Authority work processes:
  - Contracts management
  - Construction management
  - Program management
  - New procurement activities
Organizational Strengthening:
- Mitigate redundant and overlapping consultant contracts
  - Bolster state technical/engineering and project management staff
  - Deploy more focused and targeted consultant oversight
- Complete hiring executive leadership/direct reports to CEO
Private Sector Investment Strategy:
- Finalize private sector investment plan
  - State backstop/securitization of funds to support Gilroy – Palmdale project delivery.

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Contact

Board of Directors Secretary
(916) 324-1541
boardmembers@hsr.ca.gov

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