A 218-mile high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to Southern California is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
Why It Matters
The Brightline West high-speed rail project represents a significant step in modernizing American intercity transportation.
With an estimated price tag of at least $12 billion, the project is seen as a transformative infrastructure development promising to reduce roadway traffic, cut travel times, and stimulate economic activity in the region.
What To Know
Brightline West, a high-speed rail system, is currently in the “civil construction” phase, with completion now targeted for late 2029, according to the company.
Despite earlier optimism to have the project ready by the 2028 Los AngelesOlympics, the current expected completion date has since been pushed back…