Officials announce plan for new high-speed rail project connecting major city to Yosemite National Park

Officials announce plan for new high-speed rail project connecting major city to Yosemite National Park

Faced with rising costs and logistical challenges, officials in Merced, California, are proposing an unorthodox solution that would keep high-speed rail in the area and delight nature lovers.  As the San Francisco Chronicle reported, the California High-Speed Rail Authority and politicians are considering replacing plans for a downtown station with one in a remote location with access to Yosemite National Park. Most visitors travel to Yosemite b…