Fresh Funding Pushes Construction Ahead
Brightline West just secured another round of support, putting shovels in the ground for a true high-speed line between Las Vegas and Southern California. Trains should eventually cover the trip in a little over two hours, giving people a real alternative to driving I-15 or catching a short flight.
Jobs and Local Business Get a Lift
Construction alone is expected to create thousands of positions, and once the trains are running the stations should bring extra visitors to nearby towns. Hotels, restaurants, and shops along the route are already talking about the extra traffic.
A Greener Way to Travel
The trains will run on electricity, which means fewer cars on the highway and lower emissions compared with the usual mix of driving and flying. For a lot of us who make that trip regularly, that sounds like a win.
What do you think—would you hop on this train, or do you still prefer the open road? Drop your thoughts below.
Brightline West just secured another round of support, putting shovels in the ground for a true high-speed line between Las Vegas and Southern California. Trains should eventually cover the trip in a little over two hours, giving people a real alternative to driving I-15 or catching a short flight.
Jobs and Local Business Get a Lift
Construction alone is expected to create thousands of positions, and once the trains are running the stations should bring extra visitors to nearby towns. Hotels, restaurants, and shops along the route are already talking about the extra traffic.
A Greener Way to Travel
The trains will run on electricity, which means fewer cars on the highway and lower emissions compared with the usual mix of driving and flying. For a lot of us who make that trip regularly, that sounds like a win.
What do you think—would you hop on this train, or do you still prefer the open road? Drop your thoughts below.