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The West Oahu legislator has become an especially vocal critic of the local rail agency.

The high-stakes battle could involve a claim of more than $200 million in damages, according to the rail agency.

The much-anticipated analysis will shed light on a major problem that must be fixed before interim rail service can start.

The city’s legal costs in the eminent domain battle started at $4.6 million. Now, they’re poised to exceed $23 million.

How big of an impact that will have remains unclear. HART won’t discuss the situation.

UPDATED: For four years, after the Legislature added seats, the rail board required eight ‘yes’ votes to pass measures, but recently decided it needs only six.

Things are looking worse and worse for the beleaguered Honolulu rail project. Cost overruns. Construction defects. Staff turnover. When does it all end?

The changes come amid the HART board’s private discussions on future leadership at the agency.

HART says HECO’s new safety standards were the problem. The utility, meanwhile, blames shoddy and delayed design work by a rail contractor.

The canopy arms have caused numerous problems. It’s not yet clear who’s responsible and who ultimately should pay to fix them.