It’s full steam ahead for the future of travel between Las Vegas and Southern California! Brightline, a trailblazer in private rail ventures, has kicked off construction on a high-speed rail project tagged at $12 billion.
Funded in part by a hefty $3 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Brightline West is setting the stage for its trains to start zooming across the desert by early 2028—just in time for the Summer Olympics in LA.
Imagine zipping from a station just south of the iconic Vegas Strip to Rancho Cucamonga in the LA suburbs in about 2 hours and 10 minutes, outpacing any other U.S. train with speeds up to 186 mph. With electric trains departing every 45 minutes, the convenience is just unbeatable.
Brightline isn’t new to the high-speed rail game, having already launched a successful route in Florida from Miami to Orlando. The promise of comfy seating, craft cocktails, and quick WiFi on board paints a tempting picture for travelers.
