The map illustrates that riders would have to take an Amtrak to Madera in order to access the High Speed Rail station. The map illustrates that riders would have to take an Amtrak to Madera in order to access the High Speed Rail station. Plus, the planned ACE Train expansion to Merced County from San Joaquin County is happening in part to transfer passengers to the high speed rail station. We are currently in negotiations with High-Speed Rail for a number of our properties,” Serratto said. In response, the High-Speed Rail Authority sued the federal government.