As ground is broken on the Brightline West high-speed rail system connecting Southern California and Las Vegas, anticipation builds for faster travel and economic prosperity. With speeds comparable to global high-speed systems, this project marks a significant milestone in U.S. transportation infrastructure.
Key Points:
- Ground has been broken on a new high-speed rail system connecting Southern California and Las Vegas.
- The Brightline West system will average speeds of about 115 miles per hour and reach a top speed of around 200 mph.
- The project received $3 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with additional private funding.
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Source:
www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/high-speed-rail-from-las-vegas-to-southern-california-breaks-ground.html
High-speed rail system from Las Vegas to Southern California has broken ground today, per CNBC.
The project received $3 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the rest will be privately funded, according to the company.
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