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California rail CEO resigns

The head of California high-speed rail has stepped down. What's next for the troubled project?

The head of California high-speed rail has stepped down, casting new uncertainty over the troubled, $126 billion transportation megaproject.

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Head of California high-speed rail agency resigns amid travel expenses scandal

Calif. Rail CEO Resigns Amid $600K Travel Spending Probe

Spain, trains and rail crash

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At least 30 dead as two high-speed rail trains collide in Spain

Two high-speed trains have collided in Spain killing at least 10 people, according to Spanish state media and other reports.

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Spain Reckons With 2nd Deadly Train Crash of the Year Ahead of National Election

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At least 68 people killed after 2 trains crash in Spain

Over 10 Killed In High-Speed Train Collision In Spain; 'Many More' Victims Expected, Say Reports

At least 10 people have reportedly been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, in Central Spain.

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Two high-speed trains collide in Spain's Toledo, at least 30 killed, multiple injured

‘Minister Of Death’: Spanish PM Faces Resignation Calls After Deadly Train Crash Kills 68

‘A Twisted Tangle of Metal and Wreckage’: Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68

Spain is living through a recurring nightmare.

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Several feared dead after two high-speed trains collide in Spain

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, rail operator says

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Did High-Speed Rail help consultants "manipulate" a bid to win a lucrative contract?

Records show California High-Speed Rail knew a winning contract bid relied on "artificially low" rates that the consulting firm never intended to charge.

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California awards $US 282m high-speed fleet contract

California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has awarded Siemens a $US 281.7m contract to supply three Velaro Novo 354km/h trains.