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California's high-speed rail project aims to begin service between Merced and Bakersfield by 2030, with the 171-mile segment currently 78% complete.

Gilroy is a key junction for the planned extension to San Jose and San Francisco, with potential connections to Caltrain and other regional transit.

A connection with Brightline West in Palmdale could enable seamless travel between Las Vegas and the California high-speed rail system.

California’s high-speed rail project could start passenger service between Merced and Bakersfield by 2030, the California High-Speed Rail Authority reported on Friday, Aug. 22.

The 171-mile Central Valley segment from Merced to Bakersfield of the project is now 78% complete, according to the 2025 project update report. Track installation

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