California High-Speed Rail CEO Resigns After Spending Questions

Ian Choudri stepped down as California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO weeks after state investigators questioned $600,000 in agency spending.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT · How we use AI

Ian Choudri has resigned as chief executive of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, according to The New York Times.

His departure came weeks after state investigators raised questions about $600,000 in spending by the agency.

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