Trump administration pulls billions in funding for high-speed rail project; state leaders call decision 'illegal'

[In It to Win It]

The Trump administration has canceled billions of dollars in funding for California’s high-speed rail project after the state agency rejected the federal government’s assessment of the project’s failings.

The Federal Railroad Administration pulled $4 billion in funding on Wednesday that was intended for construction in the Central Valley, according to a letter that acting FRA Administrator Drew Feeley sent to the high-speed rail project’s chief executive, Ian Choudri.

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has also asked the Federal Railroad Administration to review other grants related to the project. The agency said it will consult with the Department of Justice on potentially clawing back other funds.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Choudri questioned the legality of the administration's decision.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-administration-pulls-billions-funding-010635326.html

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Illegal? What else is new?

[MichMan]

2. Was supposed to already be built by now.

The high-speed rail project was supposed to be completed by 2020 but is decades off schedule and about $100 billion over budget from its original proposal of $33 billion. No part of the line from Los Angeles to San Francisco has yet to be completed and construction has so far been confined to the Central Valley.

Where did all the money spent go?