Merced Demands Accountability on Rail Promises | Fresno News

Merced officials are sounding the alarm over broken transportation promises, slamming the High-Speed Rail Authority for relocating the Merced station away from downtown — a move that undermines years of planning and threatens downtown investments. They’re also demanding answers on the stalled $400 million ACE extension, originally slated to reach Merced by 2027 but now without a clear timeline or funding breakdown. Local leaders insist they’re not giving up on state commitments but are insisting on accountability, a binding regional agreement, and clarity on how trains will still connect if the station moves — all while pushing for urgent meetings with state officials to fix what’s gone wrong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edc818e8ea6a4c47