California's High-Speed Rail Authority approves a Request for Proposals, allowing Siemens Mobility and Alstom Transportation to bid for building 220 mph high-speed rail trains.

California's High-Speed Rail Authority approves a Request for Proposals, paving the way for Siemens Mobility and Alstom Transportation to pitch for the building and delivery of the nation's first 220 mph high-speed rail trains. The Authority plans to purchase six sets of trains this year for the Central Valley segment, with a cost of about $516 million. The first prototype train sets are expected to arrive in 2028, providing initial testing and eventual passenger service.

April 11, 2024
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