Group 1 - The U.S. federal funding for California's high-speed rail project has been canceled by President Trump, fulfilling his promise to cut ineffective spending [1][2] - The U.S. Department of Transportation criticized the project for significant delays and budget overruns, deeming it ineligible for federal funding [1][2] - California's High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) plans to sue the federal government, claiming the funding cancellation is based on Trump's personal animosity towards California [5][6] Group 2 - California's high-speed rail project was initiated in 2008, with a bond issuance of $9.95 billion to kickstart construction [11][12] - The project has faced numerous delays and budget issues, with the initial estimated cost of $30 billion ballooning to a projected $135 billion [18][40] - The project has not yet been completed after 17 years, with only a small segment of 36.2 km being "substantially completed" by 2024 [29][30] Group 3 - The U.S. is significantly lagging in high-speed rail development compared to other countries, with only 735 km of actual high-speed rail in operation [9][31] - The lack of a cohesive national vision and standards for high-speed rail construction has contributed to the challenges faced by projects like California's [37][38] - The high costs and inefficiencies in labor and project management have further complicated the development of high-speed rail in the U.S. [42][44]
美国高铁,没戏
Hu Xiu·2025-07-21 09:11