California’s high-speed rail project, initially hailed as a transformative infrastructure feat, has faced spiraling costs, delays, and political hurdles, casting doubt on its completion and reshaping public trust in ambitious transit plans.
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California’s high-speed rail project, initially a symbol of innovation, has faced major delays and cost overruns. The New York Times explores how political battles, funding issues, and mismanagement derailed the ambitious plan.