High-speed rail system from Las Vegas to Southern California breaks ground


by CNBC

CNBC— Brightline West aims to be operational in 2028, when Los Angles hosts the Summer Olympics.

LASVEGASNOW—High-speed rail connection between Las Vegas and California breaks ground. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Skeptics called the idea, a runaway train. Now, the long-anticipated and first high-speed rail in the United States began construction in the Vegas Valley on Monday. US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, Sen. Jacky Rosen, California Rep. Pete Aguilar, and others attended the groundbreaking for Brightline West, marking []

KGUN—High-speed rail line between Las Vegas, Los Angeles area breaks ground. The CEO of the company in charge of the project says he expects it to be in operation before Los Angeles hosts the Summer Olympics in 2028.

ABC7 Los Angeles—Construction starting on high-speed rail between SoCal, Las Vegas. Once complete, Brightline's train will connect Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga in two hours.