$3B in funding secured for Brightline West high-speed rail in Las Vegas
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Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen announced $3 billion for a historic Brightline High-Speed Rail that will connect Las Vegas and Southern California.

I just learned about this a few minutes ago.

Sen. Rosen also says the initial goal of opening by 2028 — just in time for the U.S. Summer Olympics in Los Angeles — is still on track.

    • YearOfTheCommieDesktop [they/them]
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      1 year ago

      this is inaccurate, the california hsr authority started in 1996 but took 12 years to come up with a plan they could put to voters. and they've been working on it (though for a long time at a glacial pace) since 2008.

      It's pitiful overall but it's better than hyperloop

    • MaoTheLawn [any, any]
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      1 year ago

      Not as bad as HS2 in Britain. Was projected to take 40 years to make a line from London to Leeds. Now it's on hold again. 200 miles. 40 years.