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California High-Speed Rail Authority

California High-Speed Rail Authority is a California state agency. It develops and implements high-speed intercity rail service, namely the California High-Speed Rail project. The agency was established in 1996 under the California High-Speed Rail Act.

hsr.ca.gov

Chief Executive Officer

Ian Choudri

Leadership

Ian Choudri, Chief Executive Officer. Ian Choudri is the chief executive officer of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Key facts

Formed: September 24, 1996source
Predecessor: California Intercity High-Speed Rail Commission, created in 1993source
Parent agency: California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)source
Terms of Governor-appointed board members: 4 yearssource
Chief executive appointed: Ian Choudri, appointed in August 2024source

WYDE coverage of California High-Speed Rail Authority

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Apr 13, 2026 · 7 min read · Subject of the story

Legal

California High-Speed Rail's KPMG Conflict Investigation Remains Open as CEO Returns From Leave

California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri returned from leave in March with the KPMG conflict-of-interest investigation still open, as the agency faces a $4 billion federal funding termination and statutory business plan deadlines.

Apr 13, 2026 · 3 min read · Subject of the story

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