The California State Rail Plan update has been released, offering a long-range vision for state investments in connected passenger and freight rail corridors. The plan envisions a fully electric and connected passenger rail network throughout the state, including intercity, regional, and local transit systems. Projects totaling more than $65 billion from various sources will be completed in the next ten years, focusing on electrification projects and introducing zero-emission mainline trains. The plan aims to increase the use of passenger rail and transit to twenty percent of all miles traveled by 2050, significantly reducing road congestion and carbon pollution. The plan requires a substantial investment of $310 billion but is expected to yield a return of over $540 billion by 2050, along with creating significant job opportunities. The plan emphasizes the shift towards a zero-emission rail system with electrification segments and the use of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. It acknowledges the consideration of various propulsion options for converting the fleet to zero-emissions, including hydrogen fuel cells. The plan's authors claim hydrogen technology as the most practical option for California's zero-emission rail transition, despite debates on its efficiency. The plan's vision includes approximately 1,500 miles of overhead electric power on busy rail segments, connecting the state to Las Vegas and Arizona. While the plan provides an ambitious vision for sustainable rail development, its execution and future investments face potential challenges due to resistance from the federal government.