Work on California high-speed rail begins, challenges remain

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Work on California high-speed rail begins, challenges remain

While high-speed rail has struggled to gain traction in the U.S., California is moving forward with its $68 billion plan to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles with a high-speed train.

A rendering of what a high-speed rail train would look like traversing California's desert.

While high-speed rail has struggled to gain traction in the U.S., California is moving forward with its $68 billion plan to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles with a high-speed train.

Despite some roadblocks, California is moving forward with its $68 billion plan to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles with a high-speed train.

Dan Richard, chair of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, says work on the first phase has begun, but some challenges remain.