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California Senate Votes to Fund 1st US Bullet Train

$7.9B good for 130 miles, a fraction of project's $68B

By Mark Russell, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2012 5:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – The California Senate narrowly approved the $7.9 billion needed to start construction on the United States' first dedicated high-speed train line, which eventually should connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. About $4.6 billion will come from state bonds... Read full story »

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California Senate Votes to Fund 1st US Bullet Train

$7.9B good for 130 miles, a fraction of project's $68B

California • train • high-speed rail

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