http://www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/la-me-high-speed-rail-20100612,0,5073909.story
Schwarzenegger seeks to create high-speed demonstration train between L.A. and San Diego
The governor proposes that a train be set up by November, before he leaves office, to give commuters a taste of European-style fast rail travel. Skeptics say extensive upgrades must first be made.
By Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
June 12, 2010
It could be years before sections of the planned California high-speed rail project can be completed. But Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn¥"t want to wait that long to give the state a taste of the European-style system.
The governor has proposed to the federal government that a demonstration project be set up on the rail link between San Diego and Los Angeles, one of the busiest commuter corridors in the nation. He would like it in place by November, two months before he leaves office.
The intercity line would go much slower than the proposed 220 mph bullet train. However, transportation officials say it would probably go a bit faster than conventional trains and make the trip between San Diego and Los Angeles in 2 hours and 10 minutes