Eminent Domain Delays Cost Time and Money. Case Study Rail.

California is building a state funded high speed rail system.

Is the project behind schedule? Yes. The 1st segment moved its completion date from March 31, 2018, to August 2019. 

What is causing the delay? Acquiring land which means Eminent Domain Delays.

How many land parcels are required for the Valley portion of the high speed rail first leg?1,590 parcels of property. 841 parcels were secured as of last week.

For 1 segment, the Fresno-Madera segment, what are the current cost overrages? $50 million

Fresno Bee | Time is money – $50 million – for high-speed rail delays in Fresno area