U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the California High-Speed Rail Authority's project is in default over failed federal grant terms, risking $4 billion in federal aid. The comprehensive Federal Railroad Administration Compliance Review cited issues like project delays and budget excesses. Duffy has set a 37-day response deadline for the Authority, warning that if they cannot meet their obligations, the funds may be redistributed to other projects. The criticism underscores serious concerns about the project's management and viability despite substantial federal investment.
...Duffy gave the authority 37 days to respond, after which the grants could be terminated.
...Duffy warned, 'If they can't deliver on their end of the deal, it could soon be time for these funds to flow to other projects that can achieve President Trump's vision...'
'Our country deserves high-speed rail that makes us proud - not boondoggle trains to nowhere,' he said.
'Even with continued federal support, the project is far short of the funding needed to finish just a fraction of the track,' Feeley said in the letter.
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