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"Federal Funding Boosts Southern California-to-Vegas High-Speed Rail Line by $2.5B"

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved an additional $2.5 billion in private activity bonds for the Brightline West high-speed rail project, adding to the $3 billion federal grant awarded last month. This brings the total federal support to $6.5 billion for the rail line connecting Southern California and Las Vegas, which is estimated to cost $12 billion. The project, which will run mostly parallel to Interstate 15, aims to allow trains to travel at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, with an end-to-end trip of approximately two hours and thirty minutes.

via Urbanize LA|

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transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Billions Secured for High-Speed Rail Linking Las Vegas and Southern California"

The US Department of Transportation has approved $2.5 billion in bonds for the Brightline West High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail project, which will connect Southern California with Las Vegas. The 218-mile rail line will run primarily along the Interstate 15 median, with trains capable of reaching 186 mph, cutting travel time to 2 hours and 10 minutes. The project is expected to create jobs, reduce carbon pollution, and ease traffic congestion, with a goal to be operational by 2028.

via KABC-TV|

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transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Federal Funding Boost: SoCal-to-Vegas High-Speed Rail Secures $2.5 Billion"

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved $2.5 billion in bonds for the Brightline West High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail project, which will connect Southern California with Las Vegas. The 218-mile rail line will run along the Interstate 15 median, with trains capable of reaching 186 mph, cutting the travel time to Las Vegas in half. The $12 billion project is expected to create 35,000 jobs, reduce carbon pollution, and bolster tourism. The line is set to include stations in Las Vegas, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga, with plans to break ground in early 2024 and open by 2028.

via ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV|

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transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Boost for Brightline West: $2.5B Funding Secured for High-Speed Rail to Las Vegas"

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced over $2 billion in private activity bond authority to support the construction of the Brightline West high-speed rail project, which will connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This funding, combined with a previous $3 billion federal grant, will help finance the $12 billion project, with service expected to begin as early as 2028. The project aims to create a fully electric, zero-emission system and is projected to create up to 35,000 jobs. This investment is part of the Biden administration's broader plan to significantly boost passenger rail infrastructure in the U.S.

via The Points Guy|

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transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden administration invests billions in high-speed rail projects, boosting infrastructure and connectivity"

The Department of Transportation has granted over $6 billion in funding for high-speed rail projects, including $3 billion for Brightline West's proposed line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and $3.1 billion for the California High-Speed Rail Authority's system connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco. Despite concerns about costs, experts and activists support the urgent benefits of high-speed rail, and a majority of registered voters in California are in favor of continuing the project. The grant money will primarily fund construction in the Central Valley, with plans to extend the rail system to the Bay Area and eventually Los Angeles. Advocates argue that high-speed rail would revolutionize commercial and economic activity, help heal cities, and reduce emissions.

via NBC News|

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transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

Massive Federal Funding Boost Revitalizes US High-Speed Rail Projects

The Biden administration has allocated over $6 billion in federal funding for high-speed rail projects in Nevada and California, aiming to improve passenger service and close the gap with other developed nations. The funding includes a $3 billion grant for Brightline West, a proposed high-speed rail line connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, and nearly $3.1 billion for a high-speed rail project in California. While the grants will only cover part of the projects' costs, they are seen as a significant boost for the industry and a step towards reducing congestion, dependency on fossil fuels, and fighting climate change.

via NPR|

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transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

$3 Billion Funding Boost for Vegas-LA Electric High-Speed Rail Line

The Biden administration is awarding $3 billion in funding to Brightline West, an electric high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The privately owned rail service will cover 218 miles and include stations in Las Vegas, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga. Trains will travel at speeds of over 186 miles per hour, reducing travel time between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga to just 2 hours and 10 minutes. The project aims to remove 3 million cars from the I-15 annually, create 35,000 union jobs, and reduce carbon emissions. Construction is expected to begin soon, with the rail line opening by 2028.

via Electrek.co|

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transportation2 years ago•8 min saved

"Major Funding Secured for High-Speed Electric Train Linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas"

The Biden Administration has granted $3 billion in federal funding to Brightline West, a high-speed bullet train project connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The planned route will traverse the Nevada desert at 186mph, completing the journey in just two hours. The funding covers approximately one-third of the $12 billion project cost. Brightline, the only private passenger rail company in the US, aims to become the first to complete a high-speed, electric-powered train in the country. The project is expected to be completed by 2028 and will create thousands of jobs while reducing traffic and carbon emissions.

via Daily Mail|

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