California readies high speed rail groundbreaking

摘要

Battle-hardened proponents advancing California's proposed high speed rail network at year's end announced that Fresno, Calif., would be the host site for groundbreaking ceremonies in early January 2015, marking the start of construction for the HSR system, beginning in the Central Valley. California Gov. Jerry Brown, an ardent HSR proponent, is expected to address those attending the event in Fresno's Chinatown district. Also expected is Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) CEO Jeff Morales.