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    Which Way, L.A.?

    More Slow-Downs for High-Speed Rail

    Construction of California's new high-speed rail system was supposed to be underway by now, and LA Metro is already preparing Union Station to make the connection. But will there be anything to connect with.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Construction of California's new high-speed rail system was supposed to be underway by now, and LA Metro is already preparing Union Station to make the connection. But will there be anything to connect with. We get some background from Roger Rudick, with KCRW's Independent Producer Project, and speak with reporter Ralph Vartabedian who's been following the story for the Los Angeles Times.

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    High-Speed Rail Slows Down
    1. 0:00More Slow-Downs for High-Speed RailYou’re reading this
    2. 13:57'Never-Built' Santa Monica Resort Island
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Ralph Vartabedian

      Los Angeles Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    High-Speed Rail Slows Down
    1. 0:00More Slow-Downs for High-Speed RailYou’re reading this
    2. 13:57'Never-Built' Santa Monica Resort Island
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