Foster + Partners have unveiled the latest schemes, drawn up in conjunction with Arup, for California High-Speed Rail’s first four stations. These will be in the cities of Merced, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Hanford. Located close to the latter, Kings Tulare Station is to serve the counties of Kings and Tulare. The projects include squares and other public spaces for the local communities, and the stations will serve as models for others along a railway system spanning 805 kilometers and connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco. The idea is to have the first line operating some time between 2030 and 2033. In detailing the projects, the design team is working with local communities and companies, among other stakeholders, through a series of open-house meetings.