Massive Federal Funding Boosts High-Speed Rail Projects in Western US
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The high-speed rail project connecting Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas has received $3 billion in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The rail line will cover 218 miles, with stations planned in Hesperia and Apple Valley, and is expected to begin construction early next year. The trip from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas is estimated to take about two hours and 10 minutes, with the train capable of traveling up to 200 mph. The overall cost of the project is estimated to be around $12 billion, and construction is expected to take about four years.
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