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CHSRA Applies for $450MM in Federal Funding to Advance Merced Extension
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor![Rendering Courtesy of CHSRA](https://www.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/123dfcbb-e652-4cf1-8026-75addc794a42.jpeg)
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on May 28 announced that it is applying for $450 million in federal funding to “advance construction and expedite important safety improvements” between Madera and Merced along the northern portion of rail line in the Central Valley.