Senator Shannon Grove applauds U.S. Transportation Secretary for cutting federal spending on California’s High-Speed Rail project

Senator Shannon Grove joins U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to call for an investigation into California’s High-Speed Rail project. February 20^th 2025. PHOTO: Office of Senator Shannon Grove

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) today commended U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for taking decisive action to hold the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) accountable by issuing a notice to terminate its federal funding agreements. The decision follows a scathing 310-page Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) report detailing the California High-Speed Rail Project’s persistent failures, including missed deadlines, inflated ridership projections, and a staggering $7 billion funding gap.

“For years, I’ve called for ending California’s high-speed rail to nowhere, and the DOT’s 310-page report delivered by Secretary Duffy slams its delays, mismanagement, and billions in wasted federal funds,” said Senator Shannon Grove. “Let’s redirect these taxpayer funds to real infrastructure, not this disaster that won’t be completed before our grandkids retire.”

Senator Grove remains committed to advocating for fiscal responsibility and effective infrastructure solutions for her constituents and all Californians.