Gavin Newsom’s bullet train barreling toward financial cliff as cash could run dry in 2027New York Post ^ | Aug. 11, 2026 | Josh KoehnPosted on by nickcarrawayCalifornia’s bullet train could have a new end point: Brokeville, USA. The state’s beleaguered high-speed rail line is once again careening toward a financial cliff, as a new report — delivered last month to Gov. To: nickcarrawayThe grift is strong with this oneTo: nickcarrawayThe estimated cost of California’s long‑troubled high‑speed rail project has soared past $120 billion. With a top speed of 220 mph, California High‑Speed Rail trains would be the fastest in the U.S. and among the fastest in the world. To: LibloatherTo be fair, the California High-Speed Rail Authority did build this magnificent rail bridge in Madera County.