Mother O’ Mercy! Is This the End of the Cal Bullet Train?

07/31/2025 William L. Anderson

The Trump administration has withdrawn its promised $4 billion for the California Bullet Train project because this project does not have a viable future. While they may complete the 171-mile Central Valley portion, the rest of the project is dead in the water.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/mother-o-mercy-end-cal-bullet-train

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