Factsheets
About the High-Speed Rail Program
A quick explanation of the California High-Speed Rail program and how it will transform mobility, spur economic growth, improve communities, and create a cleaner environment.
An overview of the ongoing construction of the 119-mile Central Valley segment.
Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)
Learn more about what a MATOC is, its benefits, and the Request for Proposals for Repair and Construction Projects.
High-Speed, High-Capacity Transportation
Despite planned investments in airports and highways, California is facing a transportation capacity crisis. To keep pace, California must expand its transportation capacity to improve mobility.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is committed to safety on trains and surrounding train lines. Learn more about the measures being taken to protect you.
High-Speed Rail: An International Success Story
High-speed rail may be new to the United States and California, but countries around the world have been building thousands of miles of high-speed rail for years, and many more countries plan to join them.
Benefits of High-Speed Rail
A look at how investment in the nation’s first high-speed rail system has created jobs and generated economic activity in numerous ways.
California’s high-speed rail program is putting people to work. The number of employment opportunities continues to increase as the program expands.
California’s policies set a national tone on environmental issues. The goal is to deliver the greenest infrastructure project in the nation, both in construction and operations, and to honor California’s culture of environmental stewardship.
Student Leadership in High-Speed Rail Transportation
I Will Ride is a student outreach program at the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) dedicated to connecting students to information and career opportunities on the nation’s first high-speed rail system currently under construction.
High-Speed Rail in Northern California
Northern California at a Glance
High-speed rail will provide clean, modern transportation for the millions of Northern California residents and will help tie the state’s economies together like never before.
High-Speed Rail in the Central Valley
High-speed rail is already happening in the Central Valley, with construction now spanning 119 miles across Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties.
Merced to Bakersfield Line: Connecting the Central Valley to California
The electrified high-speed rail line between Merced and Bakersfield is the first building block of the statewide system. This 171-mile line will offer the nation’s first true electrified high-speed rail service.
High-Speed Rail in Southern California
Southern California at a Glance
The Authority continues its work in partnership with agencies, corridor cities, interested stakeholders, and the public to bring the nation’s first high-speed rail to Southern California.
Caltrans Y El Tren De Alta Velocidad: Construyendo Al Futuro
En asociación con Caltrans y la Fundación de Los Angeles Railroad Heritage, instalamos una nueva exhibición que cuenta la historia del pasado, presente y futuro de los viajes en tren en California. La instalación está ubicada en Philippe The Original, el emblemático restaurante de Los Ángeles fundado en 1908.
Small Business Program
More about the Authority’s Small Business Program and how to get involved.
How to get registered and stay connected.
A summary of the Authority’s Small and Disadvantaged Business Program and the certification process.
A helpful guide to assist in a bidding process.
A summary of what to do before you sign the contract/agreement.
A summary of what to do after you sign the contract/agreement.
Federal Grant Awards & Applications
For information on grants awarded to the Authority and pending federal grant applications, visit our Federal Grants webpage.
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