https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gavin-newsom-warned-california-s-231b-bullet-train-could-run-out-of-cashContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gavin-newsom-warned-california-s-231b-bullet-train-could-run-out-of-cashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gavin-newsom-warned-california-s-231b-bullet-train-could-run-out-of-cash#u49387Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:32 +0000Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Inspector General have warned that California's $231 billion high-speed rail project may run out of cash. The Inspector General specifically indicated the project could exhaust its funds by 2027. Despite the massive investment, the project remains years behind schedule and billions over budget. Reports indicate the system has not yet laid a track, highlighting a stark contrast to high-speed rail systems in other countries that operate passenger trains at 200 mph.Why it mattersThe project aims to connect major California cities with high-speed rail to re