The chief executive of California's High Speed Rail Authority abruptly resigned amid intensifying scrutiny over cost overruns, project delays and wasteful expenses. In a letter to authority executives, Ian Choudri cited "personal and family priorities" for his decision to step…
By Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The chief executive of the state’s high-speed rail authority abruptly resigned late Wednesday ahead of a critical board vote over a key portion of the route. Ian Choudri took over in 2024 as…
In 2008, California voters approved funding for a high-speed rail line between San Francisco and Los Angeles. A group of contractors donated tens of thousands of dollars to support the ballot measure. A state program manager projected that the initiative would…
CA Globe: Head of California High-Speed Rail Resigns Amid Travel Expense Scandal. Will Choudri be... CA Globe: Head of California High-Speed Rail Resigns Amid Travel Expense Scandal. Will Choudri be charged with stealing from taxpayers? Will he be required to…
Oct 30, 2026 at 02:31 PM EDT The resignation of the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority after a two-year run plagued by an expenses scandal, spiraling costs and project delays has prompted a renewed focus on the future of the project.
Choudri’s abrupt resignation comes roughly two decades after California enacted the high-speed rail project, which has increasingly faced criticism for rising costs with little to no results. The proposed bullet train would connect northern and southern California in a matter…
The CEO of California’s high-speed rail authority resigned late Wednesday, saying he needs to focus on “important personal and family priorities,” according to a copy of the emailed resignation obtained by CalMatters. “This has not been an easy decision, as…
The audit, released Tuesday by the California Office of the Inspector General (OIG), revealed that taxpayers footed the bill for private aircraft travel, tiki bar visits, cigar lounges, luxury rideshares and international trips over a two-year period. LOS ANGELES - The…
Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Ian Choudri, the CEO of California’s high-speed rail agency, resigned on Wednesday…
(The Center Square) – California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has resigned, citing personal and family reasons. The resignation by Choudri, who oversaw a long-delayed project that is expected to ultimately cost taxpayers $126.2 billion, is effective immediately. Choudri's departure comes…
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