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California agency showcases new Venture passenger rail cars, highlights safety, climate, jobs and equity
Summary
At a launch event, a California State Transportation Agency official described new Venture passenger rail cars as a "game changer" for state mobility, saying they can improve safety, reduce emissions, spur jobs and offer more affordable travel; agency and private partners were thanked.
A California State Transportation Agency official at a launch event said new Venture passenger rail cars will be a "game changer for mobility in this state," tying the project to safety, climate action, economic growth and equity.
The official opened by thanking agency staff, local partners and private-sector manufacturers, singling out "our director, Tony Tavares," Caltrans District 10 staff and private partners including Siemens and Sumitomo for their roles in bringing the cars to completion. "You'll hear more from them later," the speaker said.
The speaker framed the project around the agency's "core 4" priorities. On safety, the official argued that moving travelers from…
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