This is not a joke. The $200 billion plus train to nowhere is not going to be run on gas, diesel, hydrogen. No—it is going to be run on SOLAR PANELS!!! This is not a Babylon Bee joke. It is a joke on the people of California—a very costly one. The good news is that it is expected the Feds will pull the plg on the massive scam, corrupt project for the benefit of corporations, unions, friends and donors.
Sustainability – California High Speed Rail – CA.gov
https://hsr.ca.gov › Programs › Sustainability Practices
California is Building Clean, Green High-Speed Rail · Approximately 540 acres of solar panels · Generating about 35 megawatts of electricity for traction power …
US High Speed Train to be World’s First Powered by Solar
The Renewable Energy Institute
https://www.renewableinstitute.org › us-high-speed-trai…
California’s high speed train network, spreading across 1287.5 KM of the US, is to be the world’s first high speed train that will run entirely off of solar …
Historic investment in California – $100 billion for just a train – The first ever to run on this fuel
“The California High-Speed Rail Authority has launched a vast mission to build an entire high-speed rail network that functions based on solar energy. This project’s estimated cost of $33 billion has increased to $100 billion. The project continues to invest $100 billion because it maintains a clear goal to build sustainable, efficient transportation that lowers carbon pollution and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. The solar power infrastructure encompasses 552 acres and produces 44 megawatts of electric power for the train.
The electricity generated has the power to fulfil the energy requirements of a metropolitan city serving 33,000 residents. The train will function during power outages because it has onboard batteries that store 62-megawatt hours of energy. Environmental permits and land rights permission requirements raised the costs by multiple billions of dollars. Constructing a solar-powered high-speed train system involves several problems to overcome during development. Obtaining environmental clearance for project land has proven to be the main obstacle that dramatically boosted the total investment for the project.”
Did you know about this? Are you willing to pay for this? At the end of the day, how much will a train ticket cost—and when will it be finished? Hint? It was to cost $33 billion and totally finished in 2022. Now we are looking at 2045 and beyond, at a cost of over $200 billion.
US High Speed Train to be World’s First Powered by Solar
by Edwin O., Coachdatabase, 4/16/25 https://www.coachesdatabase.com/solar-powered-train-california-100-billion/#google_vignette
California demonstrates historical significance by strategically implementing the $100 billion high-speed rail project, which features total solar energy operation as the world’s initial solar-powered rail system. This revolutionary project combines substantial, sustainable transportation investments with a paradigm-shifting method of large-scale infrastructure project renewables utilization.
The state of California dedicates $100 billion to solar-powered energy as its future power source
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has launched a vast mission to build an entire high-speed rail network that functions based on solar energy. This project’s estimated cost of $33 billion has increased to $100 billion. The project continues to invest $100 billion because it maintains a clear goal to build sustainable, efficient transportation that lowers carbon pollution and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. The solar power infrastructure encompasses 552 acres and produces 44 megawatts of electric power for the train.
The electricity generated has the power to fulfil the energy requirements of a metropolitan city serving 33,000 residents. The train will function during power outages because it has onboard batteries that store 62-megawatt hours of energy. Environmental permits and land rights permission requirements raised the costs by multiple billions of dollars. Constructing a solar-powered high-speed train system involves several problems to overcome during development. Obtaining environmental clearance for project land has proven to be the main obstacle that dramatically boosted the total investment for the project.
The total expenditure of $1.3 billion came from paying local governments and landowners for their property rights. To manage these issues, the project designers have split the development into ten stages, starting with the 836-kilometer segment in California. The high-speed train starts operations by linking San Diego with Los Angeles and San Francisco through major city routes before targeting additional American locations and entering Vancouver, Canada.
The State of California forecasts this project will produce atmosphere-saving outcomes alongside financial savings.
This project brings major financial and environmental advantages. The train’s solar power operation will result in massive carbon emission reductions as the state works to reach net-zero emissions. Various stakeholders have already recognized the project through their positive feedback. Elon Musk acknowledged the project even though he originally shared negative opinions. The infrastructure project should drive economic growth primarily throughout the Central Valley, one of California’s poorest regions.
The initial power system construction investment will lead to major financial savings over many years. The California High-Speed Rail Authority projects that annual electricity costs will decrease by 75%, which amounts to $14 million in yearly savings. The Renewable Energy Institute asserts that the project enhances renewable energy technology advancement and assists global efforts toward reaching net-zero targets.
Such a system has the potential to become an industry standard for fast rail developments worldwide
The system can transmit excess energy to the power grid, which serves as an electricity source during times of peak grid demand. The high-speed train operated by solar power in California is a transport system that is an example of future worldwide infrastructure development. The successful implementation of this project will establish an example that other nations can follow to demonstrate how renewable power integration works within big-scale transit systems.
A $100 billion solar-powered high-speed rail initiative in California represents an audacious visionary project that brings transformative transportation solutions while driving sustainability standards. The world faces climatic challenges today, yet this renewable energy project shows society what the sustainable infrastructure of tomorrow could become. Due to this initiative, tens of thousands of job opportunities will become available across different sectors, starting from construction and ending with clean energy and maintenance.
Education and workforce training programs are being established to prepare workers for expected opportunities. The rail corridor runs through local communities that will access improved transportation while benefiting from economic development triggered by such investments. Research indicates the project’s prominent display will guide worldwide efforts toward innovative, sustainable transportation development. The program’s success has the potential to establish standards that will extend its impact on fuel projects far outside California.
This is such BS!
Solar High Speed Rail? California cannot even complete a fossil fuel HSR on time and within budget. Control Climate Change? The only thing HSR, EV’s, Green Energy can control is the “lemmings” that are stupid enough to believe these lies! In 1910, Niagra Falls froze solid with ice and the “chicken littles” said the next Ice Age was coming. 115 years have gone by and we’re still waiting. In 2009 Al Gore said there was a 75% chance that the entire polar ice cap would be gone. 16 years have passed and the polar ice cap is still there. Polar Bears would be instinct due to the polar ice cap melting but there are more Polar Bears now than when the prediction was made. Barack Obama said there was going to be a major food shortage due to climate change but in reality food production is at a all time high! Give me a break. The failed climate change predictions list is long and none of them have come true. The truly sad part is none of these buffoons are ever held accountable for their false predictions! Chicken Little The sky is falling! You “lemmings” need to pull your heads out of your butts before you kill whatever brain cells you have left due to a lack of oxygen!
If at 2045 completion date I will be 98 years old and likely dead or incoherent. Incoherent describes this project. Where are the 547 acres? The longer the line, the greater the resistance for amperage. They must be designing a zero minus 50 gauge wire to transmit. As to Valero leaving Kommiefornia, please do. We can have an energy revolt to return to drill baby drill while there is absolutely no GDP or groceries in this state.