$3 Billion Boost for Southern California to Vegas High-Speed Rail Project

Ditch those long drives and frustrating flights! A massive $3 billion federal investment is paving the way for a high-speed rail line connecting Southern California and Las Vegas. Construction on the ambitious project has already begun, with Brightline West breaking ground on Monday. The company aims to have the 218-mile, all-electric system ready in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

The rail line, spearheaded by Brightline, will launch from Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with stops in Hesperia and Apple Valley. Trains hurtling along at up to 200 mph will whisk passengers to Vegas in just about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Locals are thrilled at the prospect of faster, less stressful Vegas getaways.

The overall cost of the project is estimated at $12 billion, with construction expected to take approximately four years. Brightline plans seamless connectivity in Rancho Cucamonga to the Metrolink commuter system, offering easy access to downtown Los Angeles.

In a related development, Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced an additional $3.1 billion in federal funding to support the separate California High-Speed Rail project connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco.

 

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