California to scale back HSR project February 15, 2019 | North America News The state of California has announced plans to scale back the scope of the USD77.3 billion Phase 1 of the high-speed rail (HSR) project. Under the revised plan, the 191-km (119-mile) Merced–Bakersfiel... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password