The California high-speed rail project is in a precarious situation as the Trump administration has pulled an additional $175 million in federal funding, compounding challenges in its already delayed timeline. State lawmakers are urging for a $1 billion annual investment to keep the project alive, while advocates express frustration over the ongoing funding cuts. Despite the setbacks, there remains a commitment to continue with plans for segments of the rail to potentially begin service in the Central Valley by 2032. Various proposals are being discussed to revitalize the project, yet concerns grow over cost and projected profitability, with estimates suggesting the overall cost could soar to $87 billion by 2039. The federal cuts have spurred investigations from congressional committees into the handling of the project and the feasibility of its future.