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The Train to Nowhere Needs $100 Billion More

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Russ

I haven’t written about California’s bullet train in some time, but the news from the Golden State for the train leads me to conclude it will never be completed.  A news story notes that the train needs $4 to $7 … Continue reading →

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Derailed

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Russ

California’s “Train to Nowhere,” the alleged high-speed rail that would link San Francisco and Los Angeles (originally), and, now, the thriving metropolises of Shafter (just north of Bakersfield) and Merced is in deep trouble. Well, it has been in deep … Continue reading →

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The 2018 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Russ

Another year has gone by. And that means it’s once again time for that most prestigious of prestigious awards, the Tax Offender of the Year. As usual, there’s a plethora of nominees. As usual, I wish there weren’t any deserving … Continue reading →

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The Price Tag on California’s Train to Nowhere Jumps Another 17%

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Russ

What is the cost to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco? I decided to check Southwest Airlines for a date one month out (April 11th); the cost is $50 each way or $100 for the round trip. I think … Continue reading →

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The Train to Nowhere Remains a Boondoggle

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Russ

California’s high speed rail, aka The Train to Nowhere, remains likely to never carry passengers between Northern California and Southern California. Perhaps the segment linking Merced and Shafter (just north of Bakersfield) will run (although unlikely at high speed); more … Continue reading →

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Train to Nowhere is Significantly Overbudget

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Russ

The Los Angeles Times has a report today that California’s bullet train may cost 50% more than initially thought…and that’s in the “easy” section to build (in California’s flat Central Valley). It’s now estimated to cost somewhere between $9.5 to … Continue reading →

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A Train to Nowhere

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Russ

I haven’t posted on California’s bullet train in some time (I’m no longer a resident of the Bronze Golden State), but it’s time to once more post about the train to nowhere. In theory, this train will connect Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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