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This concurrent resolution recognizes May 2025 as California Rail Month, highlighting the critical role of rail transportation in the state's infrastructure and economic development. The resolution emphasizes California's historical connection to rail, dating back to its statehood in 1850 and the transcontinental railroad's completion in 1869, and showcases the extensive rail network operated by various state and local agencies, including Metrolink, Caltrain, and the Pacific Surfliner. It underscores the California State Rail Plan's ambitious goals, which include developing a zero-emission rail network by 2050, providing nearly 200 million daily passenger-miles, and investing approximately $307 billion to create an economic return of over $537 billion. The resolution also notes the environmental benefits of rail transportation, such as reduced emissions and improved mobility, and calls for the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to relevant transportation agencies and organizations, thereby celebrating the invaluable contributions of rail to the state's transportation system and economic growth.

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