Congressman Fong demands transparency on $537.3M high-speed rail change order

Valley Congressman Vince Fong is calling for transparency after the California High-Speed Rail Authority approved a $537.3 million change order, marking the largest in the project’s history.

Dragados Flatiron Joint Venture, the contractor for the 65-mile segment through Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties, has already received 597 change orders totaling over $2.3 billion as of November 2025.

Fong criticized the ongoing contract modifications, citing concerns over fiscal oversight and the use of federal taxpayer funds on a project that is delayed and over budget.

“Taxpayers deserve full transparency and accountability,” Fong said.

He described the project as a “high-speed rail nightmare” and called for its cancellation to prevent further waste of resources.

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